Erwo Pharma Biocarbon high-quality activated carbon 50 tablets

BIOCARBON tablets contain high-quality activated carbon, which is produced by special charring of plant materials. Due to its large surface, it has a high binding capacity. 

field of use

BIOCARBON tablets are used for diarrhea, especially when traveling to countries with an increased risk of hygiene. Medicinal charcoal is excreted naturally along with the adsorbed pollutants.

Contraindications

BIOCARBON must not be taken

• if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to medicinal charcoal or any of the other ingredients of BIOCARBON
• with severe constipation and suspected intestinal obstruction 

interactions

The effect of other medicines can be reduced due to the high binding capacity of BIOCARBON.
BIOCARBON should not be administered together with medicines to induce vomiting, nor is it recommended to take the tablets together with medicines against diarrhea containing tannin.
In the case of the oral antidiabetic chlorpropamide (medicine against diabetes) and cardioactive glycosides (medicine against heart failure), the absorption from the intestine is inhibited by medicinal charcoal by up to 90%. It is therefore advisable to take these medicines 2 hours before BIOCARBON tablets or several Hours to be taken at different times with BIOCARBON tablets. The use of medicinal charcoal can reduce the reliability of oral contraceptives ("the pill"), which may require an additional method of contraception after using medicinal charcoal.
Other medications should be taken on an empty stomach at least one hour before BIOCARBON.

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and lactation
BIOCARBON can be used during pregnancy and lactation.

application

Treatment of diarrhea:

Dosage:
Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose for adults, children from 2 years of age and adolescents is 4 tablets 3 times a day.

Method of administration:
The tablets can be chewed or swallowed whole with some liquid.

Duration of use:
BIOCARBON should be used until the stool has normalized. If there is no improvement after 3 days, you need to see a doctor. 

If you have any further questions on the use of the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 

side effects

Like all medicines, BIOCARBON can have side effects, although not everyone gets them. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet.
The evaluation of side effects is based on the following frequency information:

Very common: ≥1 /10
Common: ≥1/100 to <1/10
Uncommon: ≥1/1,000 to <1/100
Rare: ≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000
Very rare: <1/10,000
Not known: cannot be estimated from the available data

Gastrointestinal disorders:
In rare cases, gastrointestinal disorders such as constipation and vomiting are observed.

Since activated carbon is excreted unchanged, the stool turns black after taking BIOCARBON tablets

composition

The active substance is: activated charcoal (medicinal activated charcoal). One tablet contains 250 mg of activated charcoal

The other ingredients are: maltodextrin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, povidone (K 25), black iron oxide (E172), magnesium stearate