Products
Coffee charcoal is commercially available in Germany as an oral powder (Carbo Königsfeld). It is not registered as a drug in many countries.
Structure and properties
Coffee charcoal is obtained from the green, dried coffee beans of -species by roasting until charred and grinding.
Effects
Coffee charcoal (ATC A07XP) has absorbent and astringent properties.
Indications
For symptomatic treatment of nonspecific acute diarrhea.
Contraindications
Coffee charcoal is contraindicated in hypersensitivity to the green coffee bean. Refer to the drug label for complete precautions.
Interactions
Charcoal may reduce the absorption of concomitantly administered drugs and their effectiveness.
Adverse effects
No adverse effects have been reported to date. Charcoal may discolor mucous membranes and clothing black.
