Label: ACTIDOSE- activated charcoal suspension

  • NDC Code(s): 0574-0520-74, 0574-0520-76
  • Packager: Padagis US LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Label Information

Updated July 28, 2026

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  • Active ingredient (in each tube)

    Activated Charcoal

  • Purpose

    Poison Adsorbent

  • Uses

    For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.
  • Warnings

    Do not give activated charcoal until after the 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.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Directions

     
    Oral dosage: 20 to 30 grams of activated charcoal in a minimum of 8 ounces of liquid or as directed by a health professional. Repeat dose immediately, if possible.
    1.
    Shake well.
    2.
    Snip tapered tip as indicated in drawing and remove. Holding the tube upright, carefully cut off tube closure. Reattach tapered tip and connect to any charcoal administration set or squeeze contents in a cup with a minimum of 4 ounces of liquid for patient to drink.
    3.
    If previous attempts to contact a poison control center, emergency medical facility, or health professional were unsuccessful, continue trying.
    4.
    Keep patient active and moving.
    5.
    Save the container of poison.
  • Other information

    Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not refrigerate.
  • Inactive Ingredients

    Citric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitol, and water.

  • Questions?

    Please call 1-866-634-9120

  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    NDC 0574-0520-74

    ACTIDOSE® with SORBITOL

    ACTIVATED CHARCOAL SUSPENSION

    25 grams Activated Charcoal

    48 grams Sorbitol

    POISON ADSORBENT

    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. Write emergency phone numbers in space provided.

    Emergency Phone Number:

    WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    CONTENTS: 120 mL (4 fl oz)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACTIDOSE 
    activated charcoal suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0574-0520
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACTIVATED CHARCOAL (UNII: 2P3VWU3H10) (ACTIVATED CHARCOAL - UNII:2P3VWU3H10) ACTIVATED CHARCOAL208 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0574-0520-74120 mL in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/19/2021
    2NDC:0574-0520-76240 mL in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/05/202012/31/2027
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM02312/05/2020
    Labeler - Padagis US LLC (967694121)