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Activated Charcoal; CharcoAid |
Activated carbon (also called activated charcoal) is the more general term which includes carbon material mostly derived from charcoal. It denotes a material which has an exceptionally high surface area, typically determined by nitrogen adsorption, and includes a large amount of microporosity. Sufficient activation for useful applications may come solely from the high surface area, though often further chemical treatment is used to enhance the adsorbing properties of the material.
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... CHARCOAL, sometimes referred to as activated charcoal, absorbs or binds to some substances in the stomach and intestines and prevents them from being absorbed into the body. Charcoal powder or oral suspension may be suitable for treating some accidental poisonings or drug overdoses. Accidental poisoning or overdose is a medical emergency. If a poisoning or overdose occurs, emergency help should be sought and you should contact a poison control center in your area. Do not treat a poisoning or overdose yourself. Charcoal is not for use in all types of poisonings, so follow directions carefully. Generic charcoal powder and oral suspension are available. ...
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