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Carbolong
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Carbolong is a coal of plant origin. Special heat treatment of this substance allows to increase its sorption area, which facilitates the absorption of alkaloids with gases, exo- and endotoxins, as well as other chemical compounds.
The medication helps to more effectively synthesize toxic compounds through physical sorption inside the pores with subsequent removal from the body along with the sorbent mass as part of the intestinal contents.
Indications Carbolonga
It is used in cases of acute intoxication with various poisons (industrial, household or food) or medications, as well as poisoning with heavy metal salts and alkaloids. It is also used for food poisoning, bloating and dyspepsia.
Release form
The drug is produced in powder form - inside 5 g packages. The box contains 30 such packages.
Pharmacokinetics
The medication improves blood flow inside the intestine and stimulates its motility. At the same time, Karbolong does not have a toxic effect, is not subject to metabolic processes and is almost not absorbed inside the intestinal lumen.
The drug demonstrates prolonged therapeutic activity (in the range of 36-48 hours) and an intense adsorption effect during the entire period of passage through the gastrointestinal tract, which distinguishes it from simple activated carbon.
Dosing and administration
Taking into account the severity of the poisoning, the prescribed dose is 5-10 g of powder 3 times a day (for an adult), or 2.5-5 g with the same frequency (for a child aged 7-14 years).
The substance should be taken orally, 1.5-2 hours before or after eating or taking other medications, washing down the powder with plain water. In addition, it is taken in the form of a suspension (dissolve 5 g of the drug in half a glass of plain water).
The duration of the treatment cycle is determined by the severity of the poisoning and is 3-15 days.
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Use Carbolonga during pregnancy
The drug can be prescribed to breastfeeding or pregnant women.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated for use in cases of severe intolerance to the medication, as well as bleeding inside the stomach and ulcers affecting the gastrointestinal tract.
Side effects Carbolonga
Taking the drug may cause severe intolerance, as well as vomiting and nausea. Its administration may lead to intestinal disorders (constipation or diarrhea), which disappear with symptomatic procedures and drug withdrawal.
Long-term use (over 15 days) sometimes causes absorption disorders, which causes the body to experience a deficiency of hormones, proteins, fats and vitamins; in such cases, alimentary or medicinal adjustments are required.
Overdose
If the permissible single dose of Karbolong is exceeded, nausea, constipation or vomiting may occur.
Interactions with other drugs
Since the drug has an adsorbing activity, it can weaken the effect of drugs taken with it. Because of this, in combination therapy, Karbolong is recommended to be taken 60-90 minutes before or after taking other drugs.
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Storage conditions
Karbolong must be stored in a place closed to small children, and away from materials and elements capable of releasing gases with vapors. Temperature values - no higher than 30°C.
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Shelf life
Karbolong can be used for a period of 5 years from the date of manufacture of the medicinal substance.
Application for children
Karbolong is prescribed to children over 7 years of age.
Analogues
Analogues of the drug are such products as Enterosorbent SKN and Sorbex with Activated Carbon.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Carbolong" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.