Poisoning from ingestion of an after shave product.
Poisonous Ingredient: - ethyl alcohol
- isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol)
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Where Found: - various after shave products
Symptoms: for ethanol:
- body as a whole
- respiratory
- gastrointestinal
- heart and blood vessels
- nervous system
for isopropanol:
- body as a whole
- respiratory
- gastrointestinal
- heart and blood vessels
- nervous system
Home Treatment: If you suspect possible poisoning, call 1-800-222-1222 anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information:
- the patient's age, weight, and condition
- the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
- the time it was swallowed
- the amount swallowed
Poison Control, or a local emergency number: They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.
What to expect at the emergency room: Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
For ethanol and isopropanol:
Expectations (prognosis): For ethanol: Survival over 24 hours usually indicates recovery will occur in cases of acute toxic alcohol consumption.
For isopropanol: If the patient survives over 72 hours, complete recovery is very likely.
