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Deodorant poisoning

Deodorant poisoning


Definition:

This poisoning is due to eating a deodorant.

Poisonous Ingredient:
  • Ethyl alcohol
  • Aluminum salts
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Where Found:
  • Various deodorants
Symptoms:

Review Date: 3/8/2006
Reviewed By: Stephen C Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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