1. Gastric lavage or administration of activated charcoal may be worthwhile in some cases

2. Induced vomiting and gastric lavage are protective measures to reduce absorption of the toxic compounds.

3. Therapy aimed at decreasing absorption (activated charcoal, laxative or gastric lavage) should be performed if indicated

4. Standard procedures for management of overdose may be indicated (i. e. gastric lavage, administration of activated charcoal

5. ‘There is no evidence that Cathartics reduce absorption or toxicity, however.’ ‘Gastric lavage, emetics, activated charcoal, Cathartics, etc., should be used when indicated.’ ‘Gastrointestinal decontamination with activated charcoal and a cathartic may be useful in acute exposures if the drug was taken orally within the previous 60