Wart preparations poisoning

Definition

Wart preparations poisoning is an overdose of the ingredients in wart remover medicine.

Alternative Names

Wart remover poisoning

Poisonous Ingredient

Where Found

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

Body as a whole (from eating the poison)

Skin

Respiratory

Eyes, ears, nose, and throat

Gastrointestinal

Nervous system

Kidneys

Home Care

DO NOT make the person vomit. Seek immediate emergency medical care.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

Poison Control

The NationalPoison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.

This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What to Expect at the Emergency Room

If the poison was swallowed, medications will be given to treat any symptoms. You may also expect the following:

If the poisoning occurred through skin exposure, the following steps may be followed:

The patient may be sent to a hospital that specializes in burn care.

Outlook (Prognosis)

How bad the poisoning is depends on how much of the chemical gets into the blood. Patients can recover if the effect of the chemical can be neutralized.


Review Date: 2/13/2006
Reviewed By: Stephen C Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA MedicalCenter, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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