Question 1

is it possible to use activated charcoal to pass a drug test?

Accepted Answer

No.: Charcoal absorbs toxins in the bowel; drug test looks for them in the urine or blood.

Question 2

are there adverse reactions to taking activated charcoal while taking consta invega (paliperidone)? i have a cousin who takes the later drug.

Accepted Answer

No: There are none, except that the activated charcoal is used to bind the medication to prevent its absorption through the gastric lining. Therefore it's purpose is to limit the damage done by an overdose. Best wishes.

Question 3

what are the effects of activated charcoal?

Accepted Answer

Absorbs...: ...Many drugs and toxins as well as gets bacteria to stick to it, and carries them out of the bowel.

Question 4

can i take omeprezol  with activated charcoal ?

Accepted Answer

You may.: Activated charcoal can itself absorb a great deal of acid, thus reducing pain. You may or may not need to take your Omeprazol on top of it. It probably will not do you any harm. By the way, why do you need to take activated charcoal? Can I know please?

Question 5

how long will activated charcoal stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

Depends on bowel...: ...Transit time. Ac stays in the bowel, never goes anywhere else in the body, so when you no longer see charcoal in the stool, it's gone.

Question 6

is activated charcoal for flatulence something that could be taken everyday?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: If it works for you, great. Charcoal is not absorbed into the body from the bowel, so there are no toxic effects.

Question 7

is it safe to take activated charcoal everyday?

Accepted Answer

Possibly not: What is the purpose of taking it daily?  If it is for bloating, you need to see  your doctor to find out the cause.  Although not been studied, I am cautious about taking charcoal regularly since I am uncertain on its potential cancer-causing effect. At any rate, it is better to find out the cause than to mask the symptoms.

Question 8

can you mix activated charcoal with your toothpaste?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: While some properties of activated charcoal may make it seem like an ideal toothpaste alternative, it is way too abrasive. It's use will result in severe tooth erosion (especially at the gum line) and severe gum recession. The end result is that it will cause more problems then it will solve.

Question 9

is activated charcoal a type of carcinogen?

Accepted Answer

Activated charcoal: Activated charcoal powder is not a carcinogenic substance.
Researchers found that when meat is being barbequed, the fats drip down onto the red hot charcoal briquettes (not activated charcoal powder), which then get seared, resulting in the formation of carcinogenic substances (hca's & benzopyrene), which next rise upward and lastly are absorbed into the barbecued meat!

Question 10

will  activated charcoal tablets help for bad breath?

Accepted Answer

Yes : If bad breath is coming from you stomach, activated charcoal will help neutralize the odor. If it is coming from your mouth ir from gum disease it will have no effect.

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Can i take omeprezol with activated charcoal ?

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How long will activated charcoal stay in your system?

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