| Definition: |
Poisoning caused by an overdose of paradichlorobenzene.
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| Poisonous Ingredient: |
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| Where Found: |
- various toilet bowl deodorizers
- moth repellant
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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| Symptoms: |
- Gastrointestinal
- Respiratory
- Mouth
- Skin
- Nervous system
- slurred speech
- headache
- weakness
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| Home Treatment: |
Call Poison Control Center for appropriate treatment instructions.
If instructed to induce emesis, the standard procedure is as follows:
Give the usual dose of ipecac syrup: 15 milliliters (ml) or 1 TABLEspoonful for children and 30 ml (2 TABLEspoonsful) for adults. Follow with 1/2 glassful or 4 ounces (oz.) of water for children or 8 to 12 oz. of water for adults. Repeat 1 more time in 1/2 hour if emesis has not occurred.
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| Before Calling Emergency: |
Determine the following information:- the patient's age, weight, and condition
- name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength if known)
- the time it was swallowed
- the amount swallowed
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| Poison Control, or a 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. Bring the poison container with you to the emergency room.
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| What to expect at the emergency room: |
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed on the patient:
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| Expectations (prognosis): |
Full recovery may take several weeks to months.
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