Weedoff

Alternative names

Roundup grass and weed killer

Definition

Poisoning caused by an overdose of Roundup.

Poisonous Ingredient

• glyphosate
  

Where Found

• Roundup
  
• Bronco
  
• Glifonox
  
• Kleen-up
  
• Rodeo
  
• Weedoff
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

• body as a whole
  o weakness
  
• respiratory
  o difficulty breathing
  
• heart and blood vessels
  o low blood pressure
  
• eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o irritation of mouth and throat
  o tearing, increased
  
• skin
  o irritation
  o cyanosis (blue lips or fingernails - rare)
  
• gastrointestinal
  o nausea and vomiting
  o vomiting blood
  o abdominal cramps
  o diarrhea
  
• nervous system
  o headache
  o anxiety
  o dizziness
  o coma
  o drowsiness
  

Home Treatment
If the product is on the skin, wash the area thoroughly for at least 15 minutes.

Do Not INDUCE VOMITING. Call Poison Control Center for appropriate treatment instructions.

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