Activated Charcoal

Agents responsive to multiple doses of activated charcoal

 

Substances adsorbable by activated charcoal (ABCD)

  • Antimalarials (quinine), aminophylline (theophylline)
  • Barbiturates (phenobarbital)
  • Carbamazepine
  • Dapsone

Substances not adsorbable by activated charcoal (PHAILS)

  • Pesticides, potassium
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Acids, alkali, alcohols
  • Iron, insecticides
  • Lithium
  • Solvents