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Alternative names
Chapstick poisoningDefinition
This poisoning is from eating or swallowing lip moisturizers.
Poisonous Ingredient
Para-aminobenzoic acid
Where Found
Symptoms
Home Treatment
Call Poison Control for further guidance.
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:
Poison Control, or a local emergency number
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.
See National Poison Control center.
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:
Expectations (prognosis)
Recovery is very likely, since the ingredients are generally considered nontoxic.
Update Date: 2/28/2006 Updated by: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-RooseveltHospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed HealthcareNetwork.