Alka Seltzer Low Sodium
Sodium salicylate overdose is poisoning from an overdose of sodium salicylate.
Alternative Names
Alka-Seltzer; Pepto-Bismol
Poisonous Ingredient
Salicylate
Where Found
- Aspirin and other fever and pain medications
- Antacids like Alka-Seltzer
- Anti-diarrhea agents like Pepto-Bismol
- Oil of wintergreen
- Corn and wart removal liquids
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