Condition
Piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 1 May 20051 min read
Key points
- Piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins poisoning is an overdose (by swallowing or skin exposure) of preparations containing piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins.
- Poison Control, or a local emergency number Call Poison Control or your local emergency number - they will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital.
- Expectations (prognosis) Most adverse symptoms are seen in patients who are allergic to pyrethrins.
- See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses.
Alternative names
Pyrethrins
Definition
Piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins poisoning is an overdose (by swallowing or skin exposure) of preparations containing piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins.
Poisonous Ingredient
- Piperonyl butoxide
- Pyrethrins
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Where Found
- Control-L (also contains petroleum distillates)
- End Lice
- Pyrinyl II
- Triple X Kit(also contains petroleum distillates)
- Tisit
- Pyrinyl (also contains kerosene)
- Barc (also contains petroleum distillates)
- Blue (also contains petroleum distillates)
- Tisit Blue (also contains petroleum distillates)
- A-200
- Pronto
- Lice-Enz Foam Kit
- Pyrinyl Plus
- R and C spray
- Rid (also contains petroleum distillates and benzyl alcohol)
- Pyrinex Pediculicide (also contains petroleum distillates)
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms
- Skin
o Rash (allergic reaction) - Respiratory
o Wheezing
o Difficulty breathing - Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
o Eye irritation if exposed
o Sneezing - Heart and vessels
o Chest pain - Nervous system
o Convulsions
o Coma
Home Treatment
Contact Poison Control Center for treatment information.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
- Patient's age, weight, and condition
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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