This is poisoning caused by a swallowing paradichlorobenzene, a white, solid chemical with a very strong odor.
Poisonous Ingredient:
Paradichlorobenzene
Where Found:
Toilet bowl deodorizers
Moth repellant
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms:
Gastrointestinal
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Respiratory
Breathing problems
Mouth
Burning in mouth
Skin
Yellow skin (jaundice)
Nervous system
Slurred speech
Headache
Weakness
Review Date: 7/17/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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