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PABADefinition Return to top
This poisoning is from an overdose of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA).Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Para-aminobenzoic acidWhere Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Note: most toxic reactions to PABA are from allergic reactions, not overdoses.
Home Treatment Return to top
If you suspect that someone might be having an allergic reaction to PABA or may have been exposed to a toxic dose of PABA, call Poison Control and seek medical care immediately. Irrigate or wash any skin which may have been exposed to PABA. Flush eyes with large amounts of water for eye exposure. Do not induce vomiting.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
Ingestion of sunscreen products containing PABA rarely causes symptoms, except in very large doses. Some patients may be allergic to PABA. Update Date: 1/29/2004 Updated by: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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