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Alternative names
Lip gloss; Lip balmDefinition Return to top
This poisoning is from an overdose of lipstick.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Where Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
With any toxic ingestion or allergic reaction, seek emergency medical care immediately. Call Poison Control for further information.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
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
With any toxic exposure, recovery and prognosis depend on the extent of the exposure and the time to treatment. These products are relatively nontoxic, so recovery will normally occur.
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