Requa Activated Charcoal & Poison Absorbents

Requa is a long-standing name in activated charcoal products, best known to home caregivers, first aiders, and clinicians for its role in binding ingested toxins. When someone swallows a harmful substance, activated charcoal works by adsorption — its enormous porous surface area traps many drugs and chemicals in the gut before the body can absorb them, allowing them to pass safely through the digestive tract.

In this collection you'll find Requa Poison Absorbent (item 88941143120), a finely processed activated charcoal preparation intended as an absorbent for accidental poisonings and certain overdoses. It's the kind of product families keep on hand for emergency kits and that facilities stock as part of a broader poison-response protocol.

A few things buyers should know before use. Activated charcoal is most effective when given soon after ingestion, and it is not appropriate for every poison — corrosives, alcohols, petroleum products, and metals such as iron or lithium are not well bound by charcoal. Always call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222 in the U.S.) or emergency services first; they will confirm whether charcoal is indicated and guide dosing. Never give it to someone who is drowsy, unconscious, or unable to protect their airway.

Keeping a poison absorbent within reach shortens the critical window between exposure and treatment, which is why it belongs in home medicine cabinets, camp and travel kits, and clinical first-aid supplies alike. Store it sealed, dry, and clearly labeled so it's easy to locate under pressure.

For related emergency and treatment supplies, browse our full First Aid selection.