PEDIATRICS Vol. 85 No. 4 April 1990, pp. 594-598
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Repeated Oral Administration of Activated Charcoal for Treating Aspirin Overdose in Young Children

JULIA E. VERTREES RPH1, BENNIE C. MCWILLIAMS MD1, and H. WILLIAM KELLY PHARMD1

1 New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center, Division of Pulmonary/Intensive Care, Dept of Pediatrics, College of Pharmacy School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

The data from our two patients indicates that gastrointestinal dialysis with repeated oral doses of activated charcoal may significantly enhance the elimination of overdoses of salicylate in young children. Limited experience precludes precise recommendations, but current evidence suggests that gastrointestinal dialysis should be evaluated further for treating pediatric salicylate intoxication.

Submitted on December 12, 1988
Accepted on May 22, 1989




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