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Mouthwash overdose

Mouthwash overdose


Definition:

This poisoning from an overdose of mouthwash.

Alternative Names:
Listerine overdose; Antiseptic mouth rinse overdose
Poisonous Ingredient:
  • Ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
  • Methyl salicylate
  • Chlorhexidine gluconate
  • Hydrogen peroxide
Where Found:

Many brands of mouthwash including Listerine, Scope, and Rembrandt.

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:

Review Date: 3/17/2006
Reviewed By: Janeen R. Azare, PhD, MSPH, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-KetteringCancer Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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