Patient leaflet - J.L. Braggs Medicinal Charcoal powder B.P.C
1. What JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder is and what it is used for.
JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder is activated charcoal and is used for the relief of indigestion, heartburn, wind, flatulence and dyspepsia (pain in the upper abdomen, bloating, belching, nausea). You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 5 days.
2. What you need to know before you take JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder
Do not take JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder if you:
- are allergic to activated charcoal.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal powder if you are taking other medicines as activated charcoal is a powerful adsorbent and may reduce the effect of other medicines.
If symptoms worsen or persist after 5 days, consult your doctor.
Children
Do not give JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder to children under 12 years.
Other medicines and JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Taking activated charcoal at the same time as other medicines may reduce the effect of those medicines.
JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder with food and drink
JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder may be taken before or after meals, see section 3. The powder should be mixed into water and swallowed.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder may be taken during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder will not affect your ability to drive or use machines.
3. How to take JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The recommended dose is:
Adults and Children over 12 years: 1 teaspoonful powder mixed into a glass of water taken three times a day.
Take before or after meals.
Use in children
Not suitable for children under the age of 12 years.
If you take more JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder than you should: Stop taking the powder and consult your pharmacist or doctor.
If you forget to take JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder
Take the next dose and continue to take the powder according to the dosage instructions. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Regular use may cause a darkening of the stools. If this side effect concerns you, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme. Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store below 25°C. Protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder contains:
- The active substance is activated charcoal.
What JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder looks like and contents of the pack JL Braggs Medicinal Charcoal Powder is a fine black powder supplied in 20kg paper sacks.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
J L Bragg Limited, 33 Boss Hall Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5BN.