Question 1

when should i take charcoal?

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If poisoned: There are forms of charcoal that soak up small molecules such as some common organic poisons before they pass from the stomach and intestines into the blood. These are helpful. Charcoal pills are offered for sale. Put your hand over your wallet if you see these; i'm not aware of any reason to think they will do you any good.

Question 2

whats the benefits of taking  charcoal tablet?

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None: Charcoal is not approved for any disease. Doctors may use it for treatment of poisoning, but there is no indication for self treatment.

Question 3

what are the effects of activated charcoal?

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

Question 4

can charcoal tablets cancel out nicotine tests?

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No: I am aware of no evidence that this would be effective. The amount of nicotine that could be adsorbed through charcoal would be minimal, and if you were regularly consuming nicotine in tobacco products it would still be detectable in saliva, blood or urine tests for cotinine.

Question 5

can i take omeprezol  with activated charcoal ?

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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 6

how long will activated charcoal stay in your system?

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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 7

can i take charcoal tablets while pregnant?

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?: Charcoal is used for overdose on oral meds.

Question 8

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 9

do charcoal pills help with odor with a colostomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and : You might also try bismuth subgallate and parsley.  These are tricks that my stoma therapist tells her patients.

Question 10

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.

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