Label: INSTA-CHAR SORBITOL- poison adsorbent suspension

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Label Information

Updated December 9, 2024

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  • Active Ingredient (per 240 mL)

    Activated Charcoal, USP 25g

  • Purpose

    Poison adsorbent

  • Uses

    • for emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.
  • Warnings

    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 distillates, such as kerosene, gasoline, paint thinner, cleaning fluid or furniture polish, have been ingested

    When using this product

    severe cramping and diarrhea may be experienced.

    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 bottle, 25 g activated charcoal in 240 mL, or as directed by health professional.
    • repeat dose immediately if possible.
    • if previous attempts to contact a poison control center. emergency medical facility, of health professional were unsuccessful, continue trying.
    • keep patient active and moving.
    • save the container of poison.
  • Other information

    • Drinking straw and cherry flavor included
    • Store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
  • Suspension inactive ingredients

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

    Flavor pouch inactive ingredients
    artificial flavor, citric acid, FD&C red #40, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, water, xanthan gum

  • Questions?

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  • BOXED WARNING (What is this?)

    If possible call a Poison Control Center, emergency medical facility, or health professional for help before using this product. If help cannot be reached quickly, follow directions on this label. Read the warnings and directions as soon as you buy this product. Insert emergency phone number(s) in space provided below on the label.

  • Package Label

    INSTA-CHAR™
    IN A SORBITOL BASE
    with Cherry Flavor

    Activated Charcoal Suspension
    Poison Adsorbent

    25 Grams Activated Charcoal
    and 59 Grams Sorbitol
    in 240 mL (8 fl oz)

    Insta-Char Label
  • Package Carton

    Insta-Char 
    In a Sorbitol Base
    with Cherry Flavor

    NDC 66689-115-08

    Insta-Char- Sorbitol Base - Cherry Flavor
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    INSTA-CHAR SORBITOL 
    poison adsorbent suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:66689-115
    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)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:66689-115-08240 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/13/2024
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph Drug505G(a)(3)12/13/2024
    Labeler - VistaPharm, LLC (048458728)