Methyl salicylate overdose

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Methyl salicylate overdose

Alternative Names

Deep heating rubs overdose; Oil of wintergreen overdose

Symptoms

Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Eye irritation
- Loss of vision
- Ringing in the ears
- Throat swelling
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Heart and blood
- Collapse
- Convulsions
Kidneys, urinary system
- Kidney failure
Lungs
Nervous system
Whole body
- Fever

References

Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill, 2004.

Review Date: 2/27/2008
Reviewed By: Stephen C. Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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