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Alternative names
Rubbing alcohol; PerfumeDefinition Return to top
Poisoning from an overdose of isopropanol.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Where Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
Call Poison Control. DO NOT INDUCE EMESIS (VOMITING).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 person 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
If the patient survives past the first 72 hours, complete recovery is very likely.
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