Carbon 200mg Capsule
Product introduction
Carbon 200mg Capsule is used in the treatment of abdominal pain caused by excess gas. It disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas. This way it relieves discomfort and pain caused by excessive gas in the stomach and intestines.
Carbon 200mg Capsule prevents the formation and accumulation of gas. It also facilitates the passage of gas and allows patients to excrete a greater volume of gas thereby reduces uncomfortable or painful pressure in the stomach and intestines.
It is best taken after meals preferably at bedtime. Take it in the exact dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor and doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Use of this medicine can cause some side effects like coating on the tongue, diarrhea, and dehydration. Taking it with plenty of fluids may help reduce the side effects. If you experience any side effects that bother you, consult with your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Carbon 200mg Capsule prevents the formation and accumulation of gas. It also facilitates the passage of gas and allows patients to excrete a greater volume of gas thereby reduces uncomfortable or painful pressure in the stomach and intestines.
It is best taken after meals preferably at bedtime. Take it in the exact dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor and doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Use of this medicine can cause some side effects like coating on the tongue, diarrhea, and dehydration. Taking it with plenty of fluids may help reduce the side effects. If you experience any side effects that bother you, consult with your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Carbon Capsule
Side effects of Carbon Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Carbon
- Coating on tongue
- Diarrhea
- Dehydration
How to use Carbon Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Carbon 200mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Carbon Capsule works
Carbon 200mg Capsule is an antifoaming medicine. It disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carbon 200mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Carbon 200mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Carbon 200mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Carbon 200mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Carbon 200mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Carbon 200mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Carbon Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Carbon 200mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It is better to take with food or at bedtime.
- It is better to take with food or at bedtime.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Organic Compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Anti-Foaming Agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Carbon with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
charcoal may decrease the absorption of Nizatidine.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Leflunomide may raise blood levels of the active form of charcoal.
Do not consume Leflunomide with charcoal. If essential, consider a decrease in the effects of Leflunomide.
charcoal may reduce blood levels of Miglitol.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your diabetic control along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses
If used together, charcoal may decrease the absorption of Acarbose.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your diabetic control along with your overall treatment
charcoal may decrease the absorption of Phenobarbitone.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Carbon 200mg Capsule used for?
Carbon 200mg Capsule is used to treat abdominal pain caused by excess gas, diarrhea, or indigestion.
What should I inform my doctor before taking Carbon 200mg Capsule?
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any other medicines, or if you have liver or kidney disease, or any type of serious illness.
Can I take Carbon 200mg Capsule with antacids?
It is advisable not to take this medicine with antacids or any other medicines. This is because charcoal present in Carbon 200mg Capsule might decrease the effectiveness of other medicines. Give a gap of at least 2 hours between the medications.
When is the best time to take Carbon 200mg Capsule?
It is best to take this medicine at the first sign of abdominal pain and discomfort. Swallow it with a glass of water and do not lie down immediately after taking it.
I am noticing a change in my taste. How shall I improve my taste?
You may notice a coating on your tongue that might change your taste. This is normal and is a common side effect of this medicine. Rinse your mouth with a solution of salt and bicarbonate of soda before mealtimes to neutralize the chalky taste in your mouth. You can also add extra flavor or seasonings to your food.
How to get relief from diarrhea while on treatment with Carbon 200mg Capsule?
Food items with soluble fiber can help relieve diarrhea as they help absorb excess fluid from the body. These food items include bananas (ripe), orange, boiled potatoes, white rice, curd, and oatmeal. Diarrhea can cause dehydration in the body, so drink 8-10 glasses of water to avoid dehydration. You can also have soups and juice frequently to hydrate yourself.
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- Drugs.com. Charcoal. [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Rubra Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 4-3-64/1, Raghunath Bagh.K.S.Lane, Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad-Telangana
Country of origin: India
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