GI DECON

Written By The Administrator

1g/kg of activated charcoal

  • Usually given if patient presents within 1 hour of ingestion, but varies according to agent 

  • Can reduce absorption of many drugs: aspirin, paracetamol, phenobarbitone, digoxin, carbamazepine, theophylline, phenytoin 

  • Little value with: acids, alkalis, arsenic, bromide, cyanide, DDT, ethanol, ethylene glycol, heavy metals, hydrocarbons, iodide, iron, lithium, methanol (highly lipophilic drugs)

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