Norit is useful for treating poisoning and indigestion, such as flatulence and diarrhea. This drug in tablet form contains activated carbon or activated charcoal.
Activated carbon works by absorbing substances that cause poisoning. Although activated carbon can be used to treat poisoning, it is not used to treat alcohol and cyanide poisoning.
What is Norit?
| Active ingredients | Activated carbon |
| group | Drugs for poisoning |
| Category | Free medicine |
| Benefit | Help reduce the frequency of bowel movements and absorb toxins. |
| Consumed by | Adults and children over 1 year of age. |
| Drug form | Tablet |
| Pregnancy and breastfeeding category | Category N: The effect of Norit on fetal development is not yet known. Norit should only be used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. It is not known whether the activated carbon in Norit can be absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without your doctor's knowledge. |
Warning Before Consuming Norit
- Do not use Norit and drugs containing activated charcoal if you have an allergy to these drugs or ingredients.
- If you want to use Norit on children under 1 year of age, first consult with your doctor.
- Consult your doctor first if you suffer from liver disease or disease
- Consult your doctor first if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
- Call your doctor immediately if your diarrhea does not stop after 2 days of taking Norit.
Dosage and Rules of Use Norit
For indigestion, the dose of Norit is 6-9 tablets per drink. For poisoning, the dose of Norit is 20 tablets per drink or as directed by a doctor. Tablets need to be taken with the help of water.
After consuming activated carbon, make sure there is a gap of at least 2 hours before taking any food, medication, or supplement. This is because activated carbon can bind to nutrients and content in the drug.
How to Consume Norit Correctly
Norit is consumed when experiencing poisoning, indigestion, and bloating, according to the instructions for use on the packaging. Consult your doctor first if you want to use Norit while pregnant.
Norit should be stored at room temperature, away from humidity and heat, and out of reach of children. Do not use expired Norit.
Norit Interactions with Other Drugs
Norit can cause a number of drug interaction effects if taken in combination with other drugs, including:
- Decreased absorption of certain drugs, such as paracetamol, digoxin, theophylline, tricyclic antidepressants, and warfarin.
- Decreased effectiveness of methionine.
In addition, dairy products or fruit jams can reduce the effectiveness of the activated carbon present in Norit.
Norit Side Effects and Dangers
In general, Norit is safe for consumption. Even so, this drug can cause constipation, turn stool black, or even cause diarrhea to continue. In addition, the following side effects may also occur due to the use of drugs containing activated carbon:
- Intestinal obstruction
- Dehydration
- A drastic drop in body temperature (hyportemia)
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
- Low levels of calcium in the blood (hypocalcemia)
- Low body potassium levels (hypokalemia)
- Increased body sodium levels (hypernatremia)
- Decreased platelet levels (thrombocytopenia)