Menthol overdose


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Definition

This poisoning is from swallowing pure menthol.


Poisonous Ingredient

Menthol


Where Found

Menthol is used as a flavoring agent for candy, gum, cigarettes, cough drops, and other products. It may also be found in:



Review Date: 03/13/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-RooseveltHospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed HealthcareNetwork.


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