Isopropanol is a type of non-drinking alcohol. Isopropanol overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally swallows this substance.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Rubbing alcohol overdose; Isopropyl alcohol overdose

Isopropyl alcohol

• Alcohol swabs
• Cleaning supplies
• Paint thinners
• Perfumes
• Rubbing alcohol

Note: This list may not include all sources of isopropanol.

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Isopropanol overdose Symptoms

Review Date: 01/25/2010
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)