After shaves

Definition

Poisoning from ingestion of an after shave product.

Poisonous Ingredient

• ethyl alcohol
  
• isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol)
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Where Found

• various after shave products
  

Symptoms
for ethanol:

• body as a whole
  o listing from side to side
  o unable to walk in a normal manner
  o slurred speech
  o easily upset
  
• respiratory
  o slowed respirations
  
• gastrointestinal
  o Vomiting
  o vomitus containing blood
  o Abdominal pain
  
• heart and blood vessels
  o Low Blood pressure
  
• nervous system
  o stupor
  o coma
  

for isopropanol:

• body as a whole
  o unresponsive reflexes
  o incoordination
  
• respiratory
  o slowed respirations
  
• gastrointestinal
  o nausea and/or Vomiting
  o vomitus containing blood
  o Abdominal pain
  
• heart and blood vessels
  o Low Blood pressure
  
• nervous system
  o dizziness
  o deep stupor or state of unconsciousness unresponsive to treatment
  o coma
  

Home Treatment
Call Poison Control.

DO NOT INDUCE EMESIS (Vomiting) UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY Poison Control.

If instructed, give the usual dose of ipecac syrup: 15 milliliters (ml) or 1 TABLEspoonful for children and 30 ml (2 TABLEspoonsful) for an adult. Follow with 1/2 glass 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.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information: