Aloe

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Aloe

Definition:

This poisoning is from an ingestion of aloe.

Alternative Names:

Skin and sunburn treatments

Poisonous Ingredient:

Aloe or Aloin

Where Found:

Aloe products (included in some burn medications and some cosmetics)

Symptoms:

Respiratory
- Breathing difficulty (from inhalation)
- Throat swelling (which may also cause breathing difficulty)
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Severe pain in the throat
- Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
- Loss of vision
Gastrointestinal
- Severe abdominal pain
- Vomiting
Skin
- Irritation
- Rash
- Burn

Home Treatment:

Discontinue product use. It is important to contact Poison Control. Do not induce vomiting.

Before Calling Emergency:

Determine the following information:

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

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome and prognosis depend on the severity of exposure or allergic reaction and the time to treatment. Symptoms normally go away when appropriately treated.

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