Label: INSTA-CHAR AQUEOUS CHERRY- poison adsorbent suspension

  • NDC Code(s): 66689-202-04, 66689-202-08
  • Packager: VistaPharm, LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated November 20, 2023

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  • Active Ingredient (per 240 mL)

    Activated Charcoal, USP 50g

  • Purpose

    Poison Adsorbent

  • Uses

    • For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.
  • Warnings

    Do not use

    • until after the patient has vomited, unless directed by a health professional
    • in persons that are not fully conscious
    • unless directed by a health professional, if turpentine, corrosives, such as alkalies (lye) and strong acids, or petroleum distillates, such as kerosene, gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning fluid or furniture polish, have been ingested

    If pregnant or breast-feeding,

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.


  • Directions

    • Shake vigorously to suspend charcoal before use.
    • Remove foil seal underneath cap and replace cap.
    • Cut off delivery tip of bottle 3/4 inch from end to insert drinking straw included with bottle.
    • Pull or cut off tip from included cherry flavor and squeeze flavor into straw.
    • Administer entire 240 mL if possible.
    • Repeat dose immediately with Insta-Char Aqueous base product if possible.
    • If previous attempts to contact a poison control center, emergency medical facility, or health professional were unsuccessful, continue trying.
    • Keep patient active and moving.
    • Save the container of poison.
     Age Dose
     Adults and children 12 years and over and weighing at least 32 kg (71 lbs.) 50 - 100 g (1-2 adult bottles) or 1-2 g per kg of body weight. If a second borrles is recommended, the additional bottle should be Insta-Char in an Aqueous Base unless otherwise directed by a physician.
  • Other information

    • Drinking straw and cherry flavor included
  • Inactive Ingredients

    citric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose

    Flavor Ingredients
    artificial flavor, citric acid, FD and C red #40, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, water, xanthan gum

  • Other information

    Drinking straw and cherry flavor included

  • Questions?

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  • INSTA-CHAR AQUEOUS CHERRY 240 ML

    The product packager shown above represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packagin may also be available.

    Insta-Char Aqueous Cherry Poison Adsorbant, 240mL

    Distributed by: VistaPharm, Inc.

    Largo, FL 33771

    Insta-Char Aqueous Cherry Flavor 240 mL

    Insta-Char Aqueous Cherry Flavor 240 mL

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    INSTA-CHAR AQUEOUS CHERRY 
    poison adsorbent suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:66689-202
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACTIVATED CHARCOAL (UNII: 2P3VWU3H10) (ACTIVATED CHARCOAL - UNII:2P3VWU3H10) ACTIVATED CHARCOAL50 g  in 240 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRY (CONTAINED IN 1ML PACKET) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:66689-202-08240 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/11/2007
    2NDC:66689-202-04120 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/11/2007
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph Drug505G(a)(3)12/11/2007
    Labeler - VistaPharm, LLC (116743084)