Pediatric Drug Dosing Reference

GENERAL PEDIATRICS DRUG INFORMATION


Charcoal

Adsorbent used in toxic ingestions


Toxic ingestions
PO:
Single dose therapy: 1-2 g/kg (usual maximum: 50 g/dose) once
Multiple dose therapy: 0.5 g/kg (usual maximum: 50 g/dose) Q4-6H

Give via NG if necessary, consider antiemetics.

Updated: 12/21/2022

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