ME-500 and Optimum Charcoal
Determining the interaction of ME-500 and Optimum Charcoal and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Charcoal may reduce the blood levels and effects of methionine. Contact your doctor if your condition changes. You may not be able to use charcoal if you are receiving methionine for the treatment of acetaminophen overdose. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration of oral methionine and activated charcoal may reduce the efficacy of methionine in the treatment of acetaminophen overdose. The mechanism is absorption of methionine by activated charcoal in the stomach.
MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use should either be avoided, or the activated charcoal should be cleared from the stomach before methionine is administered.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
Generic Name: charcoal
Brand name: 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
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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