Charcoal [activated]

Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)

📌 1. Dawa Hii Inatumika Kwa Ajili Gani? (What is it for?)

Relief of intestinal gas; diarrhea; GI disturbances associated with indigestion. For prevention of non-specific pruritus associated with kidney dialysis treatment. Clinical selection for Charcoal [activated] should follow culture results where relevant, Kenya STG/EML recommendations, and the current product SmPC. Class context: Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class). Confirm site-specific dose, duration and monitoring before prescribing.

💊 2. Jinsi Ya Kutumia Dawa Hii (How to take)

Adult: 1-2 tablets QID x 2-5 days. Children: 2-12 months: 2.5ml QID. Take 2 hours before meals or one hour after medications.

⚠️ 3. Tahadhari & Madhara Yanayoweza Kutokea (Side Effects & Warnings)

Adverse reactions vary by agent. Counsel on common predictable effects and serious warning symptoms (allergy, severe rash, jaundice, unusual bleeding, severe GI symptoms, neurological changes). Report suspected ADRs via national pharmacovigilance channels.

📦 4. Jinsi Ya Kuhifadhi Dawa (Storage)

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

Available Branded Equivalents in Kenya

Charco (KES 0.00)

Provided as a clinical reference by MyDrugIndex Kenya.

Always consult your doctor or registered pharmacist.