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Alternative names
Desitin; Calamine lotion; ZinadermDefinition Return to top
This is poisoning from an overdose of zinc oxide.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Where Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
Zinc oxide is considered fairly nontoxic. If swallowed in large doses call Poison Control.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
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 Return to top
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
Because of the basic nontoxic nature of zinc oxide, recovery is very likely.
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