Properties
What is it?
Composition: Active ingredients per tablet: Activated charcoal 70mg, Papaverine hydrochloride 14mg. Other ingredients: Alginic acid, sucrose, corn starch, liquid glucose, polyethylene glycol 6000, magnesium stearate, shellac, talc, gum arabic, titanium dioxide, carnauba wax. Indication: NK antispasmodic (A: Digestive system and metabolism) This preparation is indicated in adults for digestive disorders, especially when accompanied by abdominal bloating and meteorism. Contraindication: Akticarbin should not be taken if the patient is allergic to any of the components. During pregnancy, it is generally not prescribed without a doctor's recommendation. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Precautions: In case of abdominal bloating and meteorism, the patient should avoid consuming dry legumes (lentils, beans, peas, etc.) and some vegetables (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, beetroot, etc.). In case of accompanying diarrhea, it is necessary to: Rehydrate with salty and sweetened drinks to compensate for fluid loss due to diarrhea. (The average daily water requirement for an adult is 2 liters). Continue eating in parallel with diarrhea: It is necessary to exclude raw vegetables, fruits, spices, bitter and spicy foods from the diet. The patient should primarily consume cooked meat and rice. For additional questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Taking and using other preparations: This preparation may reduce the absorption of other medications, so the latter should be administered at least 2 hours after taking Akticarbin. To avoid drug interactions, inform your doctor or pharmacist about your current treatment. Pregnancy: If the patient learns she is pregnant during treatment, she should immediately consult her doctor for advice. Only the treating physician can adapt the treatment to the patient's condition. Lactation: The patient should avoid taking this preparation during lactation. Driving and operating machinery: For drivers of cars and other vehicles, there is a risk of drowsiness due to the presence of papaverine in Akticarbin. Dosage and administration: Dosage: For adults only, 1 or 2 tablets 3 times a day before meals. Tablets should be swallowed whole, without chewing, with a glass of water. Method and route of administration: Take orally (per os). Overdose: In case of very high doses, papaverine may cause nausea, vomiting, weakness, central nervous system depression, double vision, increased sweating, facial redness, dry mouth, dizziness, and sinus tachycardia. Possible side effects: Like all medications, Akticarbin may cause side effects, although not everyone gets them: possible change in stool color. In case of any side effects, the patient should consult their doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not listed in this leaflet. Side effects can also be reported through the pharmacovigilance system on the website: www.ansm.sante.fr. By reporting side effects, each patient can contribute to collecting more information about the safety of this preparation. Storage: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date indicated on the box. Do not dispose of the preparation in wastewater or household waste. For information on how to dispose of any unused preparation, consult your pharmacist. These measures are necessary to protect the environment. This medication is a coated tablet, 42 tablets in a box. Manufacturer: LABORATORIES ELETRE, France.