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Definition
Acetomeroctol overdose is poisoning from an overdose of acetomeroctol, an antiseptic.
Poisonous Ingredient
Where Found
Acetomeroctol, an antiseptic mercurial (containing mercury and used to clean infections)
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms
Home Care
Clean exposed skin with mild soap and water. If the acetomeroctol was swallowed, call Poison Control for guidance.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
Poison Control
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
What to Expect at the Emergency Room
The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure.
The patient may receive:
Outlook (Prognosis)
If the patient is given medicine to reverse the overdose within at least 1 week of swallowing the drug, recovery is likely.
If the patient is pregnant, damage to the unborn child is possible.
Update Date: 4/4/2006 Updated by: Janeen R. Azare, PhD, MSPH, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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