Pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Activated charcoal may be safe when used short-term during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. However, we would recommend seeking professional counsel before using activated charcoal while pregnant.

GI Blockage (Gastrointestinal Blockage) or Slow Movement of Food through The Intestine.

If you have any condition that slows the passage of food through your intestines or have any kind of intestinal obstruction, do not use activated charcoal, unless under supervision by a healthcare provider.

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Interactions with medication.

(Oral Drugs) Medications Taken by Mouth

Activated charcoal absorbs substances in the stomach and intestines. Taking activated charcoal along with medications taken by mouth can decrease how much medicine your body absorbs, and decrease the effectiveness of your medication. To prevent this interaction, take activated charcoal at least one hour after medications you take by mouth.

Alcohol

Activated charcoal is sometimes used to prevent poisons from being absorbed into the body. Taking alcohol with activated charcoal might decrease how well activated charcoal works to prevent poison absorption.