Clinitest tablets overdose

Definition

Clinitest poisoning is an overdose of Clinitest tablets, which test the urine for glucose levels. Clinitest tablets are not meant to be ingested (swallowed).

Poisonous Ingredient

• Copper sulfate
  
• Citric acid
  
• Sodium hydroxide
  
• Sodium carbonate
  

Where Found

Clinitest Reagent tablets.
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

• Body as a whole
  o Blood in urine
  o No urine output
  o Collapse
  o Convulsions
  o Collapse
  
• Respiratory
  o Inability to breathe from throat swelling
  
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o Burning pain in the mouth and throat
  o Burns in mouth and throat
  
• Skin
  o Burns of exposed skin
  
• Gastrointestinal
  o Vomiting
  o Pain when defecating (passing stool)
  o Diarrhea, may be watery or bloody
  o Severe abdominal pain
  
• Heart and blood vessels
  o Low blood pressure
  

Home Treatment
Any ingestion or overdose of Clinitest tablets mandates immediate medical evaluation. Dilute the poison by giving water immediately. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING - vomiting will probably occur on its own. Call Poison Control as soon as possible.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

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

Poison Control, or a local emergency number
Any ingestion or overdose of Clinitest tablets mandates immediate medical evaluation. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed: