Eucalyptus Oil Poisoning

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Authors

  • K. Jagadish Kumar
     Department of Pediatrics, Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Medical College, Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara University, Mysore, Karnataka ,IN
  • Sandeep Sonnathi
     Department of Pediatrics, Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Medical College, Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara University, Mysore, Karnataka ,IN
  • C. Anitha
     Department of Pediatrics, Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Medical College, Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara University, Mysore, Karnataka ,IN
  • M. Santhoshkumar
     Department of Pediatrics, Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Medical College, Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara University, Mysore, Karnataka ,IN

Abstract

A 6-year-old boy presented with status epilepticus within 10 min of accidental ingestion of 10 ml of Eucalyptus oil. He had eight episodes of tonic-clonic convulsions which were controlled with intravenous (i.v.) phenytoin and valproate. There was no previous history of seizures.His Kidney function tests (KFTs), Liver function tests (LFTs), blood sugar, and serum calcium were normal.His electroencephalogram (EEG) showed spikes. Child improved tremendously within 20 h and was discharged.

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Published

2015-04-01

How to Cite

Jagadish Kumar, K., Sonnathi, S., Anitha, C., & Santhoshkumar, M. (2015). Eucalyptus Oil Poisoning. Toxicology International, 22(1), 170–171. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/toxi/article/view/20333

Issue

Volume 22, Issue 1, January-April 2015

Section

Letter to Editor

 

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