Table 2 Complications and Adverse Reactions to Activated Charcoal
From: Gastrointestinal decontamination in the acutely poisoned patient
Bronchiolitis obliteran after charcoal aspiration and Bronchopulmonary aspiration |
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Corneal abrasion |
Fluid and electrolyte abnormalities¹ |
   Hypernatremia |
   Hypermagnesemia |
Gastrointestinal tract perforation/charcoal peritonitis |
Nausea/vomiting |
Pneumonia |
Pneumothorax/charcoal-containing empyema |
Small bowel obstruction with/without bezoar |