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Can Activated Charcoal interfere with prescribed medication?
Activated charcoal is a powerful non specific adsorbent that can be used to treat mild digestive disorders. However, it can also adsorb prescribed medications and this is something we are very keen to make our customers aware of.
We do not advise taking activated charcoal at the same time as prescribed medication. If you have been prescribed treatment for a medical condition it is advisable to stop taking or avoid taking activated charcoal products at the same time, unless you have received medical advice to confirm that it is safe to use activated charcoal with prescribed medication.
Many drugs are life saving and, if removed from the system by activated charcoal, this can have a significant impact on health.
Raising awareness of the risks
We are keen to raise awareness of this issue with our customers for their own health and wellbeing. Whilst there are many health benefits to taking activated charcoal there are times when it should be avoided so that it does not have an impact on the effectiveness of other products or medications.
What should I do if I’m unsure?
If you are taking prescribed medications we suggest taking medical advise from your GP or Pharmacist before taking activated charcoal. You can also contact us here at JL Bragg by using the contact form on our website. Our medical adviser will respond to any queries or concerns you may have about the use of our charcoal tablets, powder and capsules alongside other products or medications.
We do not advise taking activated charcoal at the same time as prescribed medication. If you have been prescribed treatment for a medical condition it is advisable to stop taking or avoid taking activated charcoal products at the same time, unless you have received medical advice to confirm that it is safe to use activated charcoal with prescribed medication.
Many drugs are life saving and, if removed from the system by activated charcoal, this can have a significant impact on health.
Raising awareness of the risks
We are keen to raise awareness of this issue with our customers for their own health and wellbeing. Whilst there are many health benefits to taking activated charcoal there are times when it should be avoided so that it does not have an impact on the effectiveness of other products or medications.
What should I do if I’m unsure?
If you are taking prescribed medications we suggest taking medical advise from your GP or Pharmacist before taking activated charcoal. You can also contact us here at JL Bragg by using the contact form on our website. Our medical adviser will respond to any queries or concerns you may have about the use of our charcoal tablets, powder and capsules alongside other products or medications.
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Thank you for your email, you are quite correct to enquire if your medication could be effected by activated charcoal, if you could advise what blood pressure medication your are taking and when you take this, as well as when you take the Lansoprazole it would be appreciated. Once we receive this information from you I shall pass this o our medical advisor who will review your medication and will advise.
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Thank you for your email, we pass all medical enquiries to our Medical Advisor for review and comment. So he can provide you with an accurate assessment, can you please advise when you take your medication. If you could reply I can ensure your enquiry will be addressed as quickly as possible.
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Thank you for your email, if you can please advise when you are taking your medication it would be appreciated as this information is required by our medical advisor prior to reviewing your medication.
If you can reply directly it would be appreciated so we can address your question as quickly as possible
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Thank you for your email, activated charcoal can reduce the effectiveness of licensed medication. We can advise further on this as there maybe a safe window in which you can take your medication.To determine if this is possible, can you please advise the strength of your medication and when you take it. The information will be sent to our medical advisor who will review your medication and advise, I shall pass the information received from our medical advisor to you as soon as it is received.
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Thank you for your email, activated charcoal can reduce the efficacy of prescribed medication, if you can provide me with further information regarding your medication it would be appreciated. I will pass your information on to our Medical Advisor, who will review your medication and advise, can you provide the following information:
Medication taken
When medication taken
If there are any other medications which you are taking other than advise above.
Can you please reply to the following email address: john.briggs@charcoal.uk.com
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Thank you for your email, in respect to your request we have to pass all medical enquiries to our Medical Advisor for comment. Can you advise if you are taking any other prescribed medication and when you are taking your current medication. If you could reply to my direct email address (detailed below) it would be appreciated so we may progress your enquiry as quickly as possible.
john.briggs@charcoal.uk.com
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John Briggs
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JL Bragg
Thank you for your email, vitamins an supplements are not impacted by the use of Activated Charcoal, we are more concerned with prescribed medication. If you could please advise medication you are presently taking along with an indication of when you take the medication and the strength, that would be very useful. The information will then be issued to our medical advisor to review and provide recommendations.
If you can reply with this information to my email address it would be desirable, john.briggs@charcoal.uk.com.
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Thanks.
Thank you for your email, I shall pass this enquires on to our medical advisor, once I have received his input I shall reply to your enquiry.
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Thanks
Emma
Thank you for your email, I will forward your enquiry to our Medical Advisor who will review your medication and advise. I would hope to reply with 24 hours.
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John Briggs
Thank you for your message, on the assumption you take lanzoprazol at 8am your first dose of activated charcoal should be at lunch time (12 noon) you can continue to take further doses of the Activated charcoal during the day as required. Your last dose should be no later than midnight.
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Thank you for your email, under certain circumstances activated charcoal can reduce the efficacy of some prescribed medication. In a majority of cases it is dependant upon when the prescribed medication is taken relative to the activated charcoal. If you can advise when your medication is taken it would be appreciated so we may pass this information on to our medical advisor to review and to advise. If you could also advise if you are also taking any other prescribed medication it would be appreciated, can you please reply to my personal email address so we may protect your confidentiality, as detailed below.
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John Briggs (john.briggs@charcoal.uk.com)
Thank you for your email, I shall pass your enquiry on to our Medical Advisor so they may review your medication. Once I have received their feedback I shall advise.
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John Briggs
Thank you for your email, I shall refer your enquiry to our medical advisor and will respond once I receive feed back
Thanks Doreen
Thank you for your very detailed information, I shall pass this to our medical advisor, once I have received his feed back I will reply to you.
Kind regards
John Briggs
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