Safety · Supplement
Activated Charcoal: side effects, safety & interactions
Binds oral drugs (including contraceptives) — separate by hours; not for routine use.
- Overall grade
- Grade C
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Safety profile
Binds oral drugs (including contraceptives) — separate by hours; not for routine use.
Interactions to respect
Oral contraceptives — Adsorbs oral drugs — separate by hours to avoid failure.
What Activated Charcoal is
Activated charcoal is a highly porous carbon that adsorbs many substances in the gut.
The honest bottom line
A legitimate poisoning antidote, not a daily detox. Routine use mainly risks binding your medications and nutrients.
Related reading
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- Activated Charcoal for Poisoning (acute)Evidence grade A — Medical useEvidence grade A
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