Interaction Between N‐Acetylcysteine and Activated Charcoal: Implications for the Treatment of Acetaminophen Poisoning

Study Objective. To determine if the presence of N‐acetylcysteine reduces the ability of activated charcoal to adsorb acetaminophen both in the absence and presence of a coingestant.

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