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Lanolin poisoning

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Definition

This poisoning is from swallowing products that contain lanolin.


Alternative Names

Wool wax poisoning; Wool alcohol poisoning; Glossylan poisoning; Golden dawn poisoning; Sparklelan poisoning


Poisonous Ingredient

Lanolin, an oily substance that comes from sheep's wool.


Where Found

Lanolin may be found in some of the following items:

  • Baby oil
  • Eye care products
  • Diaper rash products
  • Hemorrhoid medications
  • Lansinoh
  • Lotions and skin creams
  • Medicated shampoos
  • Makeup (lipstick, powder, foundation)
  • Makeup removers
  • Shaving creams

Review Date: 03/18/2006
Reviewed 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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