Acticarbine is a drug containing an antispasmodic, papaverine and an intestinal adsorbent, activated charcoal. Acticarbine will calm bowel spasms and absorb intestinal gas. Acticarbine is indicated in adults for the treatment of difficult digestions, in particular with intestinal bloating and intestinal transit disorders.

Composition:

Packaging: 42 or 84 tablets

For one coated Acticarbine tablet, there is:

• Activated vegetable charcoal 70 mg
• Papaverine Hydrochloride 14mg

The other ingredients are alginic acid, sucrose, corn starch, liquid glucose, polyethylene glycol 6000, magnesium stearate, bleached shellac, talc, sucrose, gum arabic, titanium dioxide, carnauba wax.

Dosage:

Reserved for adults, the dosage of Acticarbine is 1 to 2 tablets before the 3 meals, to be swallowed as is with a glass of water.

Contraindications:

Pregnancy is a contraindication to taking Acticarbine.

In the event of flatulence, a diet must be associated with the treatment such as the exclusion of pulses (lentils, flageolet beans, peas, etc.) and certain green vegetables (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard, etc.). In the event of associated diarrhoea, it is also recommended to drink abundant drinks, salty or sweet, in order to compensate for the losses of liquid due to the diarrhea (the average daily ration of water for an adult is 2 litres) and to exclude including raw vegetables, fruits, green vegetables, spicy dishes, as well as frozen foods or drinks and favoring grilled meats and rice.

Due to the presence of charcoal, Acticarbine can reduce the absorption of other drugs, which is why they are administered at a distance from this drug. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are taking other medicines.

In case of pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is not recommended to use Acticarbine. However, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, always seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.