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Do not use if Tamper Evident Seal imprinted "Sealed for Your Protection" is broken or missing. This product is sealed with either a shrink band around the cap or foil seal under cap.
- Do not give Activated Charcoal until after patient has vomited unless directed by a health professional.
- Do not use in persons who are not fully conscious.
- Do not use this product unless directed by a health professional if turpentine, corrosives such as alkalies (lye) and strong acids or petroleum didtillates, such as kerosene, gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning fluid or furniture polish have been ingested.
- Do not give if poison victim is unconscious or having convulsions. Keep patient active and moving.
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For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.
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Humco Charcoal Activated Manufacturers
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Humco Holding Group. Inc.
Humco Charcoal Activated | Humco Holding Group. Inc.
When Activated Charcoal is indicated for use, give 3 to 4 heaping tablespoonfulls (20 to 30 g) mixed in a minimum of 8 ounces of liquid or as directed by a health professional. If an emergency, fill this bottle with water.
Mix well and have poison victim drink all of this mixture. Repeat dose immediately, if possible. If previous attempts to contact a poison control center, emergency medical center or health professional were unsuccessful, continue trying. If possible save the container of poison.
When Activated Charcoal is indicated, the usual dose is as follows:
0-10 years of age: 1 to 3 heaping tablespoonfulls (10 -25 g) mixed in a minimum of 8 ounces of liquid. 10 - 12 yrs of age: 3 - 6 tablespoonfulls (25 - 50 g) mixed in a minimum of 8 ounces of liquid. Greater than 12 years of age: 3 to 12 tablespoonfulls (25 - 100g) mixed with a minimum of 8 ounces of liquid or as directed by a health professional. mix well and have poison victim drink all of this mixture. Repeat dose immediately, if possible. If the previous attempts to contact poison control center, emergency medical center or health professional were unsuccessful, continue trying. If possible save the container of poison.
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