| Subject | Contents |
| Definition | Poisoning from an overdose of isopropanol. |
| Alternative Names | Rubbing alcohol; Perfume |
| Poisonous Ingredient | isopropyl alcohol |
| Where Found | rubbing alcohol alcohol swabs paint thinners disinfectants perfumes Note: This list may not be all inclusive. |
| Symptoms | body as a whole unresponsive reflexes decreased urine outputincreased urine outputincoordinationslurred speechlow body temperaturelow blood sugarrespiratoryslowed and/or labored breathing gastrointestinal nausea and/or vomitingvomitus containing bloodabdominal pain heart and blood vessels low blood pressure rapid heart rate nervous system dizzinesscoma |
| Home Treatment | Call Poison Control. DO NOT INDUCE EMESIS ( VOMITING ). |
| Before Calling Emergency | Determine the following information: the patient's age, weight, and condition the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known) the time it was swallowed the amount swallowed |
| Poison Control, or a local emergency number | They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the person to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room. |
| What to expect at the emergency room | Some or all of the following procedures may be performed: Administer activated charcoal. Administer a laxative. Use gastric lavage . Treat breathing difficulties . Maintain blood pressure . Use dialysis . Treat the symptoms. |
| Expectations (prognosis) | If the patient survives past the first 72 hours, complete recovery is very likely. |
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