menthol overdose…

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this poisoning, overdose of menthol, menthol, in peppermint oil, a flavoring agent, candy, gum, cigarettes, cough drops, cold sore medications, ointments to treat aches, pains, ben-gay, therapeutic mineral ice, an inhalant, lozenge, ointment to treat nasal congestion, in liniments to relieve pain, itching, medications to treat sore mouth/throat/gums, mouthwashes, blood, in the urine, no urine output, respiratory, shallow breathing, gastrointestinal, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heart, blood vessels, rapid heartbeat, nervous system, unconsciousness, dizziness, convulsions, menthol is in ointment/cream form, wipe away any that remains on the skin's surface, call poison control, further guidance, ingestion, toxic exposure is suspected, seek emergency medical care, determine the following, patient's age, weight, ingredients, strengths, time it was swallowed, amount swallowed, see poison control centers, telephone numbers, take the container, procedures performed, swallowed poison, placement of a tube down the nose, stomach, a nasogastric tube, an ng tube, to wash out the stomach, activated charcoal administration, endoscopy, the placement of a camera down the throat, the extent of burns, esophagus, stomach, give iv fluids, admission, hospital, give an antidote, treat the symptoms, skin exposure, irrigation, washing, the skin, perhaps every few hours, several days, skin debridement, surgical removal of burned skin, admission, transfer to a hospital that specializes in burn care, extent of toxicity depends on the amount, exposure, time to treatment, survival past 48 hours, good sign that recovery.