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Acticarbine is made in the form of tablets, with the main ingredient being activated carbon. The drug is used to treat diarrhea, nausea, bloating, flatulence, ... To ensure effective use, users need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor.
1. Uses of the drug Acticarbine
Acticarbine brand-name drug with the main ingredient is activated charcoal (Activated vegetable charcoal Papaverine) content 70mg. Activated charcoal has detoxifying properties, used to eliminate chemicals and toxins in the intestines and body. Activated charcoal ingredients are often used to treat poisoning caused by drug overdose, reduce bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, indigestion, prevent nausea, treat diseases of the biliary tract,...
Acticarbine is indicated for treatment in the following cases:
Diarrhea caused by intestinal infections, food poisoning; Indigestion, bloating; Improve symptoms of spasmodic colitis such as bloating, flatulence, diarrhea. Acticarbine is indicated for the treatment of: People who are hypersensitive and allergic to activated charcoal.
2. How to take and dose of Acticarbine
How to use: Take Acticarbine with a little water, do not chew or break the tablet to ensure the effect of the drug.
Dosage: Take 1-2 tablets x 3 times/day, before eating. In addition, the doctor can adjust the dose and duration of taking the drug depending on the patient's health condition, degree of digestive disorder, poisoning.
Overdose: In case of emergency or overdose, the patient should be taken to the nearest medical facility.
Missed dose: When a dose of Acticarbine is forgotten, the patient should use the drug as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine as scheduled.
3. Acticarbine side effects
When using Acticarbine, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as: Constipation, nausea, rash, itching, insomnia, dizziness, allergies,... When noticing the symptoms If the above symptoms are present, the patient should notify the doctor to determine the cause and find a timely remedy.
4. Be careful when using Acticarbine
Some notes users need to remember when using Acticarbine:
People with spasmodic colitis who are often constipated should consider before taking Acticarbine. Activated charcoal in the medicine can draw fluid in the colon, making the stools dry and hard; Activated charcoal may decrease the absorption of some other medicines. Therefore, the patient should take Acticarbine 2 hours before taking other drugs. However, if fluoroquinolone antibiotics are used, they should be taken about 4 hours apart; Do not give Acticarbine to young children, especially children under 2 years of age. If you intend to use it, you should consult a specialist; Acticarbine for diarrhea is used in cases of food poisoning. If poisoning is caused by ingestion of strong alkaline chemicals, acids or gasoline, the patient should call an ambulance for timely treatment; Using Acticarbine for a long time can decrease the absorption of nutrients such as vitamins, tonsils, and beneficial enzymes. When using Acticarbine, the patient should absolutely follow the doctor's instructions on the dose and duration of taking the drug. Patients should also inform the doctor about their medical history, medications they are taking, etc. to receive appropriate advice.
Acticarbine is made in the form of tablets, with the main ingredient being activated carbon. The drug is used to treat diarrhea, nausea, bloating, flatulence, ... To ensure effective use, users need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor.
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