Paradichlorobenzene

Definition

Poisoning caused by an overdose of paradichlorobenzene.

Poisonous Ingredient

• paradichlorobenzene
  

Where Found

• various toilet bowl deodorizers
  
• moth repellant
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

• Gastrointestinal
  o Abdominal pain
  o nausea and/or Vomiting
  o diarrhea
  
• Respiratory
  o difficult breathing
  
• Mouth
  o burning in mouth
  
• Skin
  o yellow skin (jaundice)
  
• Nervous system
  o slurred speech
  o headache
  o weakness
  

Home Treatment
Call Poison Control Center for appropriate treatment instructions.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

• the patient's age, weight, and condition
  
• name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength 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. Bring the poison container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed on the patient:

• Use gastric lavage.
  
• Administer activated charcoal.
  
• Treat the symptoms.
  

Expectations (prognosis)
Full recovery may take several weeks to months.