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Merbromin overdose


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Alternative Names

Cinfacrom poisoning; Mercurochrome poisoning; Stellachrome poisoning


Symptoms
  • Bladder and kidneys
    • Decreased urine output (may stop completely)
  • Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat
  • Gastrointestinal
    • Diarrhea (bloody)
    • Stomach pain (severe)
    • Vomiting
  • Heart and blood
  • Lungs
    • Breathing difficulty (severe)
  • Nervous system
    • Dizziness
    • Memory problems
    • Problems with balance and coordination
    • Speech difficulties


Review Date: 02/09/2010
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).




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