Activated Charcoal
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/api/v1/drug/activated-charcoalMechanism of action
Sourced from openFDAMechanism-of-action class: Chelating Activity.
Indications
Sourced from openFDA- Carbo Veg Exhaustion
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADirections: Adults & children: Dissolve 4 pellets under the tongue 3 times a day or as directed by a licensed practitioner. Other information: Do not use if seal is broken.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAIf symptoms worsen or persist for more than 7 days, or if pregnant or nursing, consult a licensed practitioner.
FDA shortages
Reference statistics from the openFDA drug-shortage dataset. For a live view, consult the FDA database directly. Not clinical guidance.
- Actidose Aqua, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0521-25)To be discontinuedSponsor: Padagis US LLCUpdated
- Actidose Aqua, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0521-74)To be discontinuedSponsor: Padagis US LLCUpdated
- Actidose Aqua, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0521-76)To be discontinuedSponsor: Padagis US LLCUpdated
- Actidose, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0520-74)To be discontinuedSponsor: Padagis US LLCUpdated
- Actidose, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0520-76)To be discontinuedSponsor: Padagis US LLCUpdated
FAERS reports
Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
2,613 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
- 1Drug Ineffective1957.5%
- 2Fatigue1786.8%
- 3Diarrhoea1666.4%
- 4Nausea1626.2%
- 5Overdose1626.2%
- 6Off Label Use1606.1%
- 7Rash1515.8%
- 8Dizziness1485.7%
- 9Pain1395.3%
- 10Toxicity To Various Agents1375.2%
- 11Headache1355.2%
- 12Vomiting1224.7%
- 13Arthralgia1184.5%
- 14Abdominal Discomfort1114.2%
- 15Condition Aggravated1064.1%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Activated Charcoal as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Applications and mechanisms of biochar-mycorrhizal synergies in agriculture based on systematic review.PeerJ · 2026 · Setyawan HY, Widyastuti E, Sugiarto Y, et al.PMID 42261315DOI 10.7717/peerj.21336
- Effects of Charcoal-Based Mouthwashes on Color Change and Surface Roughness of a Stained Resin Composite.Operative dentistry · 2026 · Naiboğlu P, Yücel Z, Yücel AÇ, et al.PMID 42259523DOI 10.2341/25-088-L
- Sustainable valorization of citrus pomace waste: biochar production and in vitro bioactivities.Veterinary research communications · 2026 · Spedale C, Chiofalo V, Dell'Anno M, et al.PMID 42247049DOI 10.1007/s11259-026-11291-4
- Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment of Magnesium-Impregnated Rice Husk Biochar for Nutrient Removal: A Scale-Up and Prospective Soil Application Approach.Water environment research : a research publication of the Water Environment Federation · 2026 · Lugo-Arias J, Villa-Parejo J, Escorcia G, et al.PMID 42240580DOI 10.1002/wer.70434
- Acid Yellow 36, Methyl Red, and Methylene Blue adsorption using ammonia-modified red algae biochar: isotherm, kinetic, regeneration, and ANN studies.Scientific reports · 2026 · Hassaan MA, Yılmaz M, Sikaily AE, et al.PMID 42236514DOI 10.1038/s41598-026-55117-4
- Modified biochar-based oxidase-like catalyst for dual-signal detection of soil alkaline phosphatase.Analytica chimica acta · 2026 · Cai R, Zhang Z, Li Q, et al.PMID 42230020DOI 10.1016/j.aca.2026.345669
- A Comparison of the Efficacy of Charcoal and Non-Charcoal-Bristled Electric Toothbrushes on Coffee Stain Removal and Surface Enamel Roughness: An in vitro study.Journal of dental hygiene : JDH · 2026 · Ajai S, Agnihotri RPMID 42225422
- Valorization of bamboo vinegar through modified biochar for synergistic cadmium immobilization and phosphorus activation in saline alkaline soil.Bioresource technology · 2026 · Yang C, Xie Y, Wei L, et al.PMID 42219121DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2026.135032
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 151 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Activated Charcoal as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- The Effect of AC-134 in Chronic Kidney DiseasesCompleted · Interventional · 100 enrolled · Taichung Veterans General HospitalNCT06441435updated 2026-06-12
- Cigarette Filter StudyRecruiting · Interventional · 252 enrolled · Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyNCT07348679updated 2026-06-05
- Evaluation of the Quality of Life Induced by the Cinnamon Anti-odor Dressing in Patients With Malodorous WoundsRecruiting · Interventional · 98 enrolled · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de ParisNCT05685628updated 2026-05-28
- Efficacy and Safety Studies of Frexalimab (SAR441344) in Adults With Relapsing Forms of Multiple SclerosisActive not recruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 1,655 enrolled · SanofiNCT06141473updated 2026-05-14
- Operating Room Air Filtration/SterilizationActive not recruiting · Interventional · 66,273 enrolled · The Cleveland ClinicNCT04610294updated 2026-05-06
- Comparative Clinical Assessment of Charcoal and Conventional ToothbrushesCompleted · Interventional · 36 enrolled · Cairo UniversityNCT07563413updated 2026-05-04
- Plaque Removal in Children Using Charcoal and Nylon ToothbrushesNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 50 enrolled · Cairo UniversityNCT07563400updated 2026-05-04
- Scents of Progress: Leveraging a Novel Device for Olfactory Training in Older AdultsRecruiting · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Johns Hopkins UniversityNCT06733636updated 2026-04-13
- Activated CHARcoal in Poisoned Patient - Pilot TrialRecruiting · Phase 4 · Interventional · 100 enrolled · Laval UniversityNCT05471479updated 2026-01-29
- Evaluation of Bacterial Contamination and Antimicrobial Efficacy on Charcoal-Infused vs, Standard Nylon Toothbrush Bristles.Completed · Interventional · 36 enrolled · MTI UniversityNCT07365748updated 2026-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- How does Activated Charcoal work?
- Mechanism-of-action class: Chelating Activity.
- What is Activated Charcoal used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Activated Charcoal carries indications including: Carbo Veg Exhaustion. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What class of drug is Activated Charcoal?
- Activated Charcoal is classified as Charcoal preparations, Chelating Activity, Increased Renal Organic Ion Excretion, Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption, Inhibition Small Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption.
- What are the brand names for Activated Charcoal?
- Activated Charcoal is marketed under brand names including Actidose, CharcoCaps, Insta-Char.
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