Cold wave lotion

Alternative names

Thioglycollates

Definition

This poisoning is from exposure to cold wave lotion.

Poisonous Ingredient

Thioglycollates

Where Found

• Various cold wave lotions, numerous brand names
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

• Respiratory
  o Shortness of breath (either from inhalation or allergic reaction to skin exposure)
  
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o Possibly serious damage to the eyes
  o Mouth irritation
  
• Skin
  o If the product comes in contact with skin possible rash and reddening of the skin (from over-use or allergic reaction)
  
• Gastrointestinal
  o Cramping
  o Stomach pain
  o Vomiting
  o Diarrhea
  

Home Treatment
Discontinue use. Dilute with water or milk. Call Poison Control for guidance. For any ingestion or toxic exposure, seek emergency medical care immediately.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

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

Poison Control, or a local emergency number
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:

• Treat the allergic reaction with diphenhydramine and prednisone
  
• For swallowed poison
  o Placement of a tube down the nose and into the stomach (a nasogastric tube, or an NG tube) to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage)
  o Activated charcoal administration
  o Endoscopy - the placement of a camera down the throat to see the extent of burns to the esophagus and the stomach
  o Give IV fluidso Admission to the hospitalo Give an antidoteo Treat the symptoms