Case Reports
Accidental methyl salicylate poisoning in two adults
Authors:
M.P. Seneviratne ,
National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, LK
S. Karunarathne,
National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, LK
A.H. de Alwis,
National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, LK
A.H.N. Fernando,
National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, LK
R. Fernando
University of Colombo, LK
About R.
Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine
Abstract
Methyl salicylate (MS) is widely available as a component in many over-the-counter brands of ointments, lotions, liniments and medicated oils intended for topical application [1]. Among the most potent forms of methyl salicylate is oil of wintergreen (98% MS). Salicylate ointment has a very high concentration of MS. One teaspoon contains 7000 mg MS, equivalent to 90 baby aspirin tablets.We report two adults presenting with accidental MS poisoning. They were admitted with a bottle containing 98% MS, which they drank assuming it was ethanol.
Ceylon Medical Journal 2015; 60: 65
How to Cite:
Seneviratne, M.P., Karunarathne, S., de Alwis, A.H., Fernando, A.H.N. and Fernando, R., 2015. Accidental methyl salicylate poisoning in two adults. Ceylon Medical Journal, 60(2), p.65. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cmj.v60i2.8154
Published on
14 Jun 2015.
Peer Reviewed
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