Caution in Comatose/Drowsy patients at risk of aspiration so ensure airway protected so involve anaesthetists
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Mode of action
Dosing
Indications for repeated dosing is Toxicity due to
Do Not use with
Dose range:You must check with BNF or drug datasheet
Name Starting Dose Frequency Route Activated Charcoal 50 g Stat PO/NG Activated Charcoal (Eliminate poison) 50 g then 50 g ever 4 hrs (or 25 mg every 2 hours or 12.5 g every hour) Stat PO/NG Activated Charcoal (Eliminate Teriflunomide) 50 g 12-hourly PO for 11 days Activated Charcoal (Eliminate Leflunomide) 50 g 6-hourly PO for 11 days Side effects
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Activated Charcoal
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