Insta-char Sorbitol

Poison Adsorbent · Suspension · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each 240 mL) Activated charcoal, USP 25 g

Purpose

Purpose Poison adsorbent

Uses

Uses for emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons

Warnings

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.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

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 to insert drinking straw included with bottle pull or cut off tip from included cherry flavor and squeeze flavor into straw administer entire bottle, 25 g activated charcoal in 240 mL, or as directed by 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

Inactive ingredients

Suspension inactive ingredients citric acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol Flavor pouch inactive ingredients artificial flavor, citric acid, FD&C red #40, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, water, xanthan gum

Questions?

Questions? 1-888-655-1505

Label text from the FDA structured product label by VistaPharm, LLC (revised Jan 13, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Insta-char Sorbitol NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
66689-115Activated Charcoal 25 g/240mL
Suspension
VistaPharm, LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Insta-char Sorbitol used for?

Uses for emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons

Who makes Insta-char Sorbitol?

Insta-char Sorbitol is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including VistaPharm, LLC.