Activated Charcoal Papaverine
Activated Charcoal with Papaverine is a combination medication that pairs an adsorbent agent with a smooth muscle relaxant. This multi-ingredient formulation is primarily used for gastrointestinal conditions, particularly those involving intestinal spasms and discomfort. The combination addresses both the mechanical and muscular aspects of certain digestive disorders.
A GI medication combining an adsorbent with a smooth muscle relaxant for intestinal spasms and related conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008206
- Generic
- Activated Charcoal / Papaverine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for intestinal spasms, GI discomfort, and conditions involving excessive gas or altered bowel motility. May be prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome symptoms or post-surgical GI management.
Activated charcoal acts as an adsorbent, binding to toxins and gases in the gastrointestinal tract. Papaverine is a smooth muscle relaxant that helps relieve intestinal spasms by inhibiting phosphodiesterase and increasing cyclic AMP levels in smooth muscle cells.
May reduce absorption of other oral medications; take other drugs at least 2 hours apart. Papaverine should be used cautiously in patients with glaucoma or heart conditions. Not for use in suspected poisoning without medical supervision. May cause constipation or drowsiness.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 27, 2026. · Read our editorial policy