Eugenol oil overdose
Key points
- Home Treatment Call the Poison Control center for guidance.
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital.
- Expectations (prognosis) Survival past 48 hours is usually a good sign that recovery will occur.
- DO NOT INDUCE EMESIS (VOMITING) UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
Alternative names
Clove oil
Definition
Poisoning from an overdose of eugenol oil (clove oil).
Poisonous Ingredient
- eugenol
Where Found
- some toothache medications
- as a food flavoring
- clove-cigarettes
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms
- body as a whole
o blood in the urine
o pain upon urinating
o no urine output
o convulsions - respiratory
o shallow breathing-may also be rapid
o coughing up blood - eyes, ears, nose, and throat
o burns in mouth and throat - skin
o irritation to exposed areas - gastrointestinal
o abdominal pain
o diarrhea
o nausea and/or vomiting - heart and blood vessels
o rapid heartbeat - nervous system
o unconsciousness
o dizziness
Home Treatment
Call the Poison Control center for guidance. DO NOT INDUCE EMESIS (VOMITING) UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
Clean any exposed skin with soap and water.
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
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. 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:
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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