Natural Factors activated charcoal capsules can be taken after meals to alleviate bloating, pressure, pain and heaviness caused by gas. Their capsule format makes activated charcoal convenient and easy to take.
Charcoal, which has been used as an emergency remedy for hundreds of years, has recently been recognized for a wide range of other benefits. Activated charcoal is a highly porous form of coal with a natural tendency to bind toxins and other hard-to-digest compounds. It passes through the digestive tract undigested, effectively binding the gas produced during digestion and preventing it from causing uncomfortable flatulence.
Each capsule contains :
Beeswax, coconut oil, gelatin, glycerine, lecithin, purified water.
Adults and children over 12 :take 2 to 4 capsules after meals, as needed. May be repeated after 2 hours. Do not take more than 16 capsules in 24 hours.
Do not use within 2 hours of or before another medication, as the effect of the latter may be reduced.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Discontinue use and consult a physician if symptoms recur or last more than 2 weeks.