Active anthrax is a drug in the form of capsules or tablets that acts by adsorption of toxins and chemicals in the body, thus having several health benefits, thus contributing to the reduction of intestinal gases and abdominal pains, teeth whitening, treatment of poisonings and prevention of hangovers.
However, this remedy also prevents the gut from absorbing vitamins, minerals and medications, so it should be used sparingly and at times other than other medications.
Active anthrax has the ability to absorb intestinal gases, reducing bloating, pain and intestinal discomfort.
Because activated charcoal has a high adsorbent power, it can be used in emergency situations in cases of chemical poisoning or food poisoning, for example.
Some water impurities can be removed with activated charcoal such as pesticides, traces of industrial waste and certain chemicals, making it widely used in water filtration systems.
Active charcoal helps whiten teeth stained by coffee, tea or tobacco smoke, for example.
Charcoal can be used 2 to 3 times a week, placing it on the brush and brushing your teeth. In addition, toothpastes are already on sale in pharmacies, which have activated charcoal in their composition.
Active anthrax prevents the absorption of other chemicals that make up alcoholic beverages, such as artificial sweeteners, sulphites and other toxins, therefore helps reduce hangover symptoms.
In addition, activated charcoal can also be used for enteritis, colitis and enteroeconnomitis, aerophagia and meteorism. However, it is not able to absorb alcohol, petroleum derivatives, potassium, iron, lithium and other metals.
The method of use of activated charcoal is to ingest 1 to 2 capsules, 3 to 4 times daily, being the maximum daily dose of 6 tablets per day for adults and 3 tablets for children.
For hangover prevention, the recommended dose is 1 g of activated charcoal before consumption of alcoholic beverages and 1 g after consumption.
Tablets should not be mixed with a saline solution, but can be taken with water or fruit juice.
The main side effects of activated anthrax include darkening of stool, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation when overconsumption. Prolonged use can reduce intestinal absorption of medications used at the same time, so if you need to take a medicine, you should take it at least 3 hours before taking activated anthrax.
Active anthrax is contraindicated in children under 2 years of age, in patients with hypersensitivity to formula components, in cases of intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal problems or in patients who have ingested corrosive caustic substances or hydrocarbons. It is also not indicated in people who have recently had bowel surgery or in cases of a marked decrease in intestinal transit.
Ingestion of activated charcoal during pregnancy or lactation should only be done under medical supervision.