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Question:  Hi John, I had a lot of vomiting and diarrhea last night and no sleep. I took 6 charcoal capsules, but it did not touch it. Did I do something wrong? Should I have taken more? What should I have done? Thank you for answering Annette Answer:  Hello Annette I am sorry you to hear about your severe bowel upset. You are correct, 6 activated charcoal capsules were not enough. That is a little less than half a Tablespoon of activated charcoal powder. In a severe case, at the least we would recommend 1 or 2 Tablespoons every couple hours until the vomiting subsides. A standard dose for children for […]