Merbromin overdose


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Definition

This is poisoning from an overdose of merbromin, a germ-killing (antiseptic) liquid.


Alternative Names

Cinfacrom poisoning; Mercurochrome poisoning; Stellachrome poisoning


Poisonous Ingredient

Merbromin


Where Found

Merbromin is found in some antiseptics. It is commonly called mercurochrome.



Review Date: 03/21/2006
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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