Simethicone + Activated Charcoal Pharmacology

Simethicone + Activated Charcoal

About Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Mechanism of Action of Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Pharmacokinets of Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Onset of Action for Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Duration of Action for Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Half Life of Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Side Effects of Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Contra-indications of Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Special Precautions while taking Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Interactions for Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Typical Dosage for Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Schedule of Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Storage Requirements for Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Effects of Overdose of Simethicone + Activated Charcoal
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Simethicone

About Simethicone
Oral anti-foaming agent, Silicones, Antiflatulent.
Mechanism of Action of Simethicone
This anti-gas (anti-flatulence) medication acts in the stomach and intestines to change the surface tension of gas bubbles, enabling smaller bubbles to join together into bigger bubbles. It results elimination of gas more easily by belching or passing flatus.
Pharmacokinets of Simethicone
Excretion- Excreted through feces.
Onset of Action for Simethicone
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Duration of Action for Simethicone
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Half Life of Simethicone
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Side Effects of Simethicone
1. Bloating
2. Constipation
3. Diarrhea
4. Gas
5. Heartburn
Contra-indications of Simethicone
1. Hypersensitivity to the drug
2. Liver disease
3. Kidney disease
4. Serious illness
Special Precautions while taking Simethicone
1.Swallow the tablets and capsules with a full glass of water.
2.Chew the chewable tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
3.Shake the drops well before using them.
4.To make administration easier, the drops can be mixed with 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of water or another liquid.
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Simethicone
1. Abdominal pain which is due to excessive gas in the digestive tract
2. Before gastroscopy or radiography of the bowel
Interactions for Simethicone
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Typical Dosage for Simethicone
Oral-
Adults and teenagers-
60 -125mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime. Not more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.
Chewable tablets:
Adults and teenagers-
40 -125 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime or 150 mg three times a day, after meals. Not more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.
Suspension:
Adults and teenagers-
40 -95 mg four times a day, after meals and at bedtime. Not more than 500 mg should be taken in twenty-four hours.
Schedule of Simethicone
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Storage Requirements for Simethicone
Stored at room temperature (15-30?C) away from moisture and heat.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Simethicone
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Simethicone
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

Activated Charcoal

About Activated Charcoal
Adsorbent, antidote ,antiflatulent,anti diarrheal.
Mechanism of Action of Activated Charcoal
Poisoning- Adsorption (17 times its own volume in fluids) of the unwanted substance on to the surface of it.
Hypercholesterolemic effect- It is thought that the cholesterol-lowering effect of activated charcoal is caused by its interference with the enterohepatic circulation of bile acids.
Pharmacokinets of Activated Charcoal
Excretion- Excreted through feces
Onset of Action for Activated Charcoal
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Duration of Action for Activated Charcoal
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Half Life of Activated Charcoal
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Side Effects of Activated Charcoal
1. Black stools.
2. Nausea.
3. Vomiting.
4. Blackening of the teeth and mouth.
5. Abdominal discomfort.
6. Diarrhea.
7. Constipation.
Contra-indications of Activated Charcoal
1. Hypersensitivity to the charcoal
2. Diarrhea lasts for longer than 2 days or if it is accompanied by a fever
3. Liver disease
4. Kidney disease
5. Malnutrition
6. Medications
Special Precautions while taking Activated Charcoal
1.Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
2.Do not crush, break, or chew the capsules. Swallow them whole.
3.Charcoal is usually taken after meals or at the first sign of discomfort.
4.Do not take more than 4.16 grams of charcoal in a day (16 capsules of 260 mg each).
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Younger than 3 years of age - Contraindicated
Indications for Activated Charcoal
1. Poisonings (except carbonate, Caustic substances, Cyanide and DDT).
2. Overdoses following oral ingestion of the drug.
3. Flatulence
4.Bowel preparations for diagnostic procedures

Interactions for Activated Charcoal
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Typical Dosage for Activated Charcoal
Dyspepsia: 600mg - 5g as single dose
Poisoning:
Adult: 30 - 100g in 250ml water
Children: Above 1 year: 25 to 50 grams mixed with water
Children up to 1 year: 10 to 25 grams mixed with water
Schedule of Activated Charcoal
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Storage Requirements for Activated Charcoal
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, direct light, and your children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Activated Charcoal
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Effects of Overdose of Activated Charcoal
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