Para-aminobenzoic acid poisoning


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Definition

This poisoning is from an overdose of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA).


Alternative Names

PABA poisoning; Vitamin Bx poisoning 


Poisonous Ingredient

Para-aminobenzoic acid, also called vitamin Bx. Vitamin Bx is not considered a true vitamin.


Where Found
  • Some sunscreen products
  • Other skin care products
  • Whole grains
  • Mushrooms
  • Spinach
  • Liver
  • Brewer's yeast
  • Molasses

This list may not be all inclusive



Review Date: 03/03/2006
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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