Label: INSTA-CHAR AQUEOUS- poison treatment adsorbent suspension

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredient (in each 240 mL)

    Activated charcoal, USP 25 g

  • Purpose

    Poison adsorbent

  • Use

    • 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

    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 for drinking
    • administer entire bottle, 25 g of activated charcoal in 240 mL, or as directed by a health professional
    • repeat dose immediately, 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
  • Other information

    • store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
  • Inactive Ingredients

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

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL-LABEL

    NDC 66689-113-08

    INSTA-CHAR™ 
    IN AN AQUEOUS BASE
    Activated Charcoal Suspension
    Poison Adsorbent

    Distributed by:
    VistaPharm Inc.
    Parsippany, NJ  07054

    Label - Insta-Char Aqueous Base
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    INSTA-CHAR AQUEOUS 
    poison treatment adsorbent suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:66689-113
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACTIVATED CHARCOAL (UNII: 2P3VWU3H10) (ACTIVATED CHARCOAL - UNII:2P3VWU3H10) ACTIVATED CHARCOAL25 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)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:66689-113-08240 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 DrugM02312/13/2024
    Labeler - VistaPharm, LLC (048458728)
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