Activated Charcoal 50 gr

How To Drink Activated Charcoal Powder for Stomach Issues — The Do’s and Don’ts

If you’re drinking activated charcoal powder for your stomach issues, here’s how to do it right:

• Follow the dosage instructions as specified on the product packaging or as recommended by your doctor. For example, we recommend using 1-2 teaspoons.
• Add the powder to a glass of plain water or non-acidic fruit juices (avoid citrus flavors like orange), and mix it well.
• Take the mixture at least 2-4 hours after a meal. This is to prevent activated charcoal from binding to water-insoluble nutrients, like unsaturated fats and fat-soluble vitamins. Similarly, avoid taking medications for at least two hours from the time you drink the mixture.

If you only have activated charcoal pills in your medicine cabinet, twist or cut the pills in half to empty the powder into a glass of your chosen beverage.

How To Drink Activated Charcoal Powder for Minor Poisonings

Using activated charcoal powder to treat minor poisonings is similar in some ways to tackling digestive issues. Before drinking activated charcoal powder for the poisoning, consult your primary doctor or the emergency department first.

Once you’ve had the green light from a medical professional, you can either take activated charcoal powder in a single dose or repeated doses based on your individual situation.

For single-dose administration:

• Adults and adolescents: 25-100 grams of activated charcoal powder per glass of water.
• Children (1-12 years old): 25-50 grams of activated charcoal powder per glass of water.
• Infants (up to 1 year old): 10-25 grams of activated charcoal powder per glass of water.

An alternative dosing form for children below 12 years old is to base it on their body weight. The recommended dosage would be 0.5-1 gram per kilogram of body weight. Use only plain drinking water and make sure that you (or your child) drank all the liquid for the full dose. Check that there is no powder residue at the bottom of the glass.

For multiple-dose administration:

• Adults and adolescents: The first dose is typically 50-100 grams of activated charcoal powder per glass of water. Subsequent doses may vary depending on the frequency in which the supplement is administered — check with your doctor for the recommended dosage.
• Children (1-12 years old): The first dose is typically 10-25 grams of activated charcoal powder per glass of water. Subsequent doses of 1-2 grams per kilogram of body weight can be administered every 2-4 hours with water.

Keep in mind that these recommendations are just a general guideline. If your doctor prescribed different dosages, it’s best to follow their instructions.

Also, take note that activated charcoal powder is not a treatment option for poisonings related to:

• Alcohol
• Acids and alkalis
• Electrolytes, like sodium and potassium
• Heavy metals, such as iron and lithium

If you experience any of the above poisonings, immediately visit the emergency room of the nearest hospital.