Acetomeroctol overdose

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Acetomeroctol overdose

Definition:

Acetomeroctol overdose is poisoning from an overdose of acetomeroctol, an antiseptic.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Mercury

Where Found:

Acetomeroctol, an antiseptic mercurial (containing mercury and used to clean infections)

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:

No urine output
Severe abdominal cramping
Burning mouth pain
Bloody diarrhea
Increased thirst
Metallic taste
Excessive salivation
Vomiting
High blood pressure
Low blood pressure
Rapid heart beat
Depression
Shock
Difficulty breathing

Home Treatment:

Clean exposed skin with mild soap and water. If the acetomeroctol was swallowed, call Poison Control for guidance.

Before Calling Emergency:

Determine the following information:

Patient's age, weight, and condition
The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
When it was swallowed
The amount swallowed

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:

Call Poison Control or your local emergency number -- they will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. If possible, take the container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room:

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

Emptying the stomach (gastric lavage)
Administering activated charcoal
Administering a laxative
Administering an antidote
Treating the symptoms

Expectations (prognosis):

If the patient is given the antidote within at least 1 week of the ingestion, recovery is likely. If patient is pregnant, damage to the unborn child is possible.

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