Activated charcoal can be used in all poisoning except: (A) Barbiturates, (B) Opioids, (C) Alcohol, (D) Cyanides
Answer is D. Activated charcoalcharcoal Uses: in poisoning like Barbiturates Opiates Strychnine Digitalis Salicylic acid Phenol Benzodiazepines Nicotine Phenothiazines Anti- epileptics Alcohol It is not useful in poisoning with corrosives, heavy metals, cyanide, hydrocarbons. Ref: FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY Dr PC IGNATIUS THIRD EDITION PAGE 401