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INSTA-CHAR SORBITOL

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
VistaPharm, LLC
Label updated
2025-01-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each 240 mL)

Activated charcoal, USP 25 g

Purpose

Poison adsorbent

Uses
  • for emergency use to adsorb swallowed poisons
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.

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
Other information
  • drinking straw and cherry flavor pouch included
  • store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
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?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - LABEL

NDC 66689-115-08

INSTA-CHAR™
IN A SORBITOL BASE
WITH CHERRY FLAVOR

Activated Charcoal Suspension
Poison Adsorbent

25 Grams Activated Charcoal
and 59 Grams Sorbitol
in 240 mL (8 fl oz)

SHAKE VIGOROUSLY BEFORE USE

Distributed by:
VistaPharm, LLC
Parsippany, NJ 07054

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - CARTON

NDC 66689-115-08

INSTA-CHAR™
IN A SORBITOL BASE
WITH CHERRY FLAVOR

Activated Charcoal Suspension
Poison Adsorbent

25 Grams Activated Charcoal
and 59 Grams Sorbitol
in 240 mL (8 fl oz)

SHAKE VIGOROUSLY BEFORE USE

Distributed by:
VistaPharm, LLC
Parsippany, NJ 07054

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: c01b78d7-ea96-4139-9ef6-fb75f760d625 · Version 5
NDC: 66689-115