Castor oil overdose - Overview
Alphamul overdose; Emulsoil overdose; Laxopol overdose; Unisol overdose Castor oil is a yellowish liquid often used as a lubricant and in laxatives. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing a large amount (overdose) of castor oil. Castor ... [... more]
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Clinitest tablets poisoning - Overview
Urine sugar reagent poisoning; Anhydrous Benedict's reagent poisoning Clinitest poisoning occurs from swallowing tablets used to test how much blood sugar (glucose) is in a person's urine. Clinitest tablets are not meant to be ... [... more]
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Oleander - Overview
Rosebay poisoning; Yellow oleander poisoning; Thevatia peruviana poisoning Oleander poisoning occurs when someone sucks nectar from the flowers or chews leaves from the oleander or yellow oleander plant. Poisoning can also happen if you eat honey ... [... more]
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Photographic fixative poisoning - Overview
Photographic developer poisoning; Hydroquinone poisoning; Quinone poisoning; Sulfite poisoning Photographic fixatives are chemicals used to develop photographs. This article discusses poisoning from swallowing such chemicals. Photographic ... [... more]
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Secobarbital overdose - Overview
Secobarbital is a drug used to treat insomnia. It may also be given before surgery to relieve anxiety. Secobarbital overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this medicine. Secobarbital overdose - Overview, Secobarbital is a drug used to ... [... more]
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Yew poisoning - Overview
The Yew plant is a shrub with evergreen-like leaves. Yew poisoning occurs when someone eats pieces of this plant. Taxine is found in various kinds of the Yew plant. The poison is in most parts of the Yew plant, but the highest amount is in the seeds. [... more]
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Eugenol oil overdose - Overview
Eugenol oil (clove oil) overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally swallows a large amount of a product containing this ingredient. Eugenol oil overdose - Overview, Eugenol oil (clove oil) overdose occurs when someone accidentally ... [... more]
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Meprobamate overdose - Overview
Meprobamate is a drug used to treat anxiety. Meprobamate overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication. Meprobamate overdose - Overview, Meprobamate is a drug used ... [... more]
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Centipede - Overview
Centipede - Overview, This article describes the effects of a centipede bite. This article describes the effects of a centipede bite. Centipede venom Centipedes [... more]
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Sports cream overdose - Overview
Ben-Gay overdose; Menthol and methyl-salicylate overdose; Methyl-salicylate and menthol overdose Sports creams are cream- or ointment-based medicines used to treat aches and pains. Sports cream overdose occurs when someone accidentally or ... [... more]
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Methyl salicylate overdose - Overview
Methyl salicylate is a wintergreen-scented chemical found in many over-the-counter products, including muscle ache creams. Methyl salicylate overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended ... [... more]
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Windshield washer fluid - Overview
Windshield washer fluid is a brightly colored liquid made of methanol, a poisonous alcohol. Some young children may mistake the fluid for juice, which can lead to accidental poisoning. Even small amounts can cause significant damage. This article ... [... more]
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