Insta-char Sorbitol

Insta-char Sorbitol
SPL v12
SPL
SPL Set ID 6285e38c-40bf-415d-bf68-68b38e318ab5
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2022-12-02
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Activated Charcoal (50 g)
Inactive Ingredients
Anhydrous Citric Acid Glycerin Propylene Glycol Water Sorbitol

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2008-03-28
Description

Activated Charcoal, USP 50g

Purpose

Poison Adsorbent

Medication Information

Recent Major Changes

If possible call a Poison Control Center, emergency medical facility, or health professional for help before using this product. If help cannot be reached quickly, follow directions on this label. Read the warnings and directions as soon as you buy this product. Insert emergency phone number(s) in space provided below on the label.

Purpose

Poison Adsorbent

Description

Activated Charcoal, USP 50g

Uses
  • For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.
Label

The product package shown above represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

Inst-Char Sorbitol Poison adsorbent 240 mL

Distributed by:

VistaPharm, Inc.

Largo, FL 33771

Insta-Char Sorbitol 240 mL
Directions
  • Shake vigorously to suspend charcoal before use.
  • Remove foil seal underneath cap and replace cap.
  • Cut off delivery tip of bottle 3/4 inch from end to insert drinking straw included with bottle.
  • Pull or cut off tip from included cherry flabor and squeeze flavor into straw.
  • Administer entire 240 mL if possible.
  • Repeat dose immediately with Insta-Char Aqueous base product if possible.
  • If previous attempts to contact a poison control center. emergency medical facility, of health professionsl were unsuccessful, continue trying.
  • Keep patient active and moving.
  • Save the container of poison.
 Age  Dose
 Adults and children 12 and over and weighing at least 32 kg (71 lbs.)  50-100 g (1-2 adult bottles) or 1-2g per kg of body weight. If a second bottle is recommended, the additional bottle should be Insta-Char in an Aqueous Base unless otherwise directed by a physician.
Do Not Use
  • until after the patient has vomited, unless directed by a health professional
  • in persons that are not fully conscious
  • unless directed by a health professional, if turpentine, corrosives, such as alkalies (lye) and strong acids, or petroleum distillates, such as kerosene, gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning fluid or furniture polish, have been ingested

Questions?

888-655-1505

Other Information
  • Drinking straw and cherry flavor included

Inactive Ingredients

citric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol

Flavor Ingredients

artificial flavor, citric acid, FD and C red #40, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, water, xanthan gum

When Using This Product

severe cramping and diarrhea may be experienced.

Active Ingredient (per 240 Ml)

Activated Charcoal, USP 50g

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Structured Label Content

Uses
  • For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.
Label

The product package shown above represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

Inst-Char Sorbitol Poison adsorbent 240 mL

Distributed by:

VistaPharm, Inc.

Largo, FL 33771

Insta-Char Sorbitol 240 mL
Recent Major Changes (34066-1)

If possible call a Poison Control Center, emergency medical facility, or health professional for help before using this product. If help cannot be reached quickly, follow directions on this label. Read the warnings and directions as soon as you buy this product. Insert emergency phone number(s) in space provided below on the label.

Purpose

Poison Adsorbent

Directions
  • Shake vigorously to suspend charcoal before use.
  • Remove foil seal underneath cap and replace cap.
  • Cut off delivery tip of bottle 3/4 inch from end to insert drinking straw included with bottle.
  • Pull or cut off tip from included cherry flabor and squeeze flavor into straw.
  • Administer entire 240 mL if possible.
  • Repeat dose immediately with Insta-Char Aqueous base product if possible.
  • If previous attempts to contact a poison control center. emergency medical facility, of health professionsl were unsuccessful, continue trying.
  • Keep patient active and moving.
  • Save the container of poison.
 Age  Dose
 Adults and children 12 and over and weighing at least 32 kg (71 lbs.)  50-100 g (1-2 adult bottles) or 1-2g per kg of body weight. If a second bottle is recommended, the additional bottle should be Insta-Char in an Aqueous Base unless otherwise directed by a physician.
Do Not Use (Do not use)
  • until after the patient has vomited, unless directed by a health professional
  • in persons that are not fully conscious
  • unless directed by a health professional, if turpentine, corrosives, such as alkalies (lye) and strong acids, or petroleum distillates, such as kerosene, gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning fluid or furniture polish, have been ingested

Questions?

888-655-1505

Other Information (Other information)
  • Drinking straw and cherry flavor included

Inactive Ingredients

citric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol

Flavor Ingredients

artificial flavor, citric acid, FD and C red #40, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, water, xanthan gum

When Using This Product (When using this product)

severe cramping and diarrhea may be experienced.

Active Ingredient (per 240 Ml) (Active Ingredient (per 240 mL))

Activated Charcoal, USP 50g

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (If Pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use.

Advanced Ingredient Data

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