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What Is Eucalyptus

Health Encyclopedia: Eucalyptus Oil Overdose

Definition

This is poisoning from swallowinga large amount of eucalyptus oil.


Poisonous Ingredient

Eucalyptus oil


Where Found

Eucalyptus oil is an ingredient found in many over-the-counter products, including some:

  • Medicated rubs and liniments
  • Diaper rashcreams
  • Inhalers to relieve nasal congestion
  • Medication for sore gums, mouths, and throat
  • Mouthwashes
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Insect Repellents and Your Skin
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...Among the most effective are soybean oil and lemon eucalyptus oil. Soybean oil has been shown to... Read more »

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Live from The National NAMI Convention: My Life as Didge Man
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...Australian aboriginal instrument made from a hollowed out eucalyptus limb that produces a... Read more »

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Pillow Pals
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...therapeutic relief.  Some were filled with herbs like eucalyptus and peppermint that would help... Read more »

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Dancing to a New Tune
By John McManamy , Health Expert

...instrument made from the hollowed-out trunk or limb of a eucalyptus, between five and six feet.... Read more »

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Men's Responses to Breast Cancer: Kindness from Unexpected Places
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...oil, tells us to smell it – it smells good, like eucalyptus – and he rubs it all over our... Read more »

Health Guide

Eucalyptus oil overdose
Lungs Breathing - rapid Breathing - shallow Eyes, ears, nose,throat, and mouth Difficulty swallowingBurning sensation in mouthPinpoint pupils Skin Redness and swelling... Read more »
Eucalyptus oil overdose
Home Treatment Do not make the person throw up unless told to do so by a physician or other health care professional. Wash exposed skin with soap and water. Before Calling Emergency ... Read more »
Encephalitis: Viral: Prevention
...(CDC) added two new mosquito repellents to its list of recommended products: Picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus.Picaridin, also known as KBR 3023 or Bayrepel, is an ingredient that has been... Read more »
Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Prevention
...the CDC, insect repellents containing DEET or picaridin work better than other products.Oil of lemon eucalyptus. In scientific tests, oil of lemon eucalyptus, also known as PMD, worked as well as... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
...(CDC) added two new mosquito repellents to its list of recommended products: Picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus. Picaridin, also known as KBR 3023 or Bayrepel, is an ingredient that has been... Read more »

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