Charcoal, Activated and Nicotrol Inhaler

• Generic Name: charcoal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Actidose-Aqua, Activated Charcoal, Charcoal Plus DS, EZChar, Insta-Char, Liqui-Char, Optimum Charcoal, Liqui-Char with Sorbitol, Charcocaps, Activated Charcoal with Sorbitol, Charcoaid 2000, Charcoaid-G, Char-Flo with Sorbitol, Charcoaid, Charcodote, Char-Flo Aqueous Base, Actidose-Aqua Advance, JL. Bragg's Medicinal Charcoal, Medicoal, Karbons, Carbomix, Carbosorb X, Charcotabs, Healthstream Activated Charcoal, Charcotrace, Chem Mart Nasal Decongestant Capsule, Pharmacia Carbosorb, Norit, Eucarbon, Active Carbon

May be used for treatment (GI decontamination) in most oral poisonings except those involving corrosive agents (e.g., strong acids or alkalis) or substances for which its absorptive capacity is too low to be clinically useful (e.g., iron salts, lithium, boric acid, arsenic, malathion, or organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, or ethylene glycol).

Most commonly used agent for GI decontamination in poisoned patients; however, routine administration in poisoned patients is not recommended by American Academy of Clinical Toxicology and European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists (AACT/EAPCCT). Controlled studies demonstrating reduced morbidity and mortality generally are lacking. (See General: Poisonings, under Dosage and Administration.)

Hemoperfusion through columns of activated charcoal to remove endogenous or exogenous toxins in uremia, hepatic failure, or acute toxicity associated with overdose of certain drugs.

Adsorption of intestinal gases in the treatment of flatulence, intestinal distention, and dyspepsia; FDA classified as lacking substantial evidence of efficacy as antiflatulent or digestive aid.

Has been used alone or combined with kaolin in the management of diarrhea, but value has not been established.

Has been used in dressings for suppurating wounds or ulcers to decrease odor and promote healing.

• Generic Name: nicotine
• Dosage Forms: inhalation system, inhalant
• Other Brand Names: Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS, Commit, Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicorelief, Nicorette, Thrive, Habitrol, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicotine System Kit, Nicoderm CQ

Nicotine is the primary ingredient in tobacco products.

Nicotine nasal spray and inhalation are medical products used to help you stop smoking and help reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms as you quit smoking.

Nicotine nasal or inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.