Actidose Aqua

activated charcoal · Suspension · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each tube) Activated Charcoal

Purpose

Purpose Poison Adsorbent

Uses

Uses
• For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.

Warnings

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

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.
• Shake well
• 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.
• 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

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

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients Citric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, sucrose, and water.

Questions?

Questions? Please call 1-866-634-9120

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Padagis US LLC (revised Jul 28, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Actidose Aqua NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
0574-0521Activated Charcoal 208 mg/mL
Suspension
Padagis US LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Actidose Aqua used for?

Uses • For emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons.

Who makes Actidose Aqua?

Actidose Aqua is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Padagis US LLC.