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methyl salicylate and Poisoning

methyl salicylate has been researched along with Poisoning in 10 studies

methyl salicylate: used in over-the-counter liniments, ointments, lotions for relief of musculoskeletal aches and pains; has hemolytic effect on human & sheep erythrocytes; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #5990
methyl salicylate : A benzoate ester that is the methyl ester of salicylic acid.

Poisoning: Used with drugs, chemicals, and industrial materials for human or animal poisoning, acute or chronic, whether the poisoning is accidental, occupational, suicidal, by medication error, or by environmental exposure.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Apart from isolated reports of severe salicylate poisoning after ingesting an unusually large amount of a medicinal oil, there are no published data on the threat arising from attempted suicide with topical medicaments containing methyl salicylate or wintergreen oil compared with aspirin tablets."7.69The risk of severe salicylate poisoning following the ingestion of topical medicaments or aspirin. ( Chan, TY, 1996)
"Although aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) has become widely available without prescription, cases of self-poisoning due to overdose of salicylates are quite uncommon, with a low reported mortality."4.83[Acute salicylate poisoning]. ( Lazauskas, R; Reingardiene, D, 2006)
"Antimalarials, camphor, clonidine, methyl salicylates, and sulfonylureas all may result in serious poisonings and are potentially fatal in small doses in toddlers."4.82One pill can kill: assessing the potential for fatal poisonings in children. ( Matteucci, MJ, 2005)
"Apart from isolated reports of severe salicylate poisoning after ingesting an unusually large amount of a medicinal oil, there are no published data on the threat arising from attempted suicide with topical medicaments containing methyl salicylate or wintergreen oil compared with aspirin tablets."3.69The risk of severe salicylate poisoning following the ingestion of topical medicaments or aspirin. ( Chan, TY, 1996)
"In view of the toxic potential of medicated oils containing methyl salicylate, we have studied the existing packaging of 10 commonly used preparations from Hong Kong and Singapore and identified areas for improvement with respect to the prevention of poisonings."3.69Improvements are needed in the existing packaging of medicated oils containing methyl salicylate. ( Chan, TY; Lee, CW; Lee, KK, 1997)
"Methyl salicylate continues to be a relatively common source of pediatric exposures."2.44Are one or two dangerous? Methyl salicylate exposure in toddlers. ( Davis, JE, 2007)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (30.00)18.7374
1990's2 (20.00)18.2507
2000's5 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
SLESS, EG1
THACHER, HC1
DONE, AK1
OTTERNESS, LJ1
Baxter, AJ1
Mrvos, R1
Krenzelok, EP1
Matteucci, MJ1
Reingardiene, D1
Lazauskas, R1
Davis, JE1
Chan, TY2
Lee, KK1
Lee, CW1
Botma, M1
Colquhoun-Flannery, W1
Leighton, S1

Reviews

3 reviews available for methyl salicylate and Poisoning

ArticleYear
One pill can kill: assessing the potential for fatal poisonings in children.
    Pediatric annals, 2005, Volume: 34, Issue:12

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Antidotes; Antimalarials; Camphor; Child; Child, Preschool; Clonidine; Dose-Re

2005
[Acute salicylate poisoning].
    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 2006, Volume: 42, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Aspirin; Child; Child, Preschool; Dia

2006
Are one or two dangerous? Methyl salicylate exposure in toddlers.
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2007, Volume: 32, Issue:1

    Topics: Child, Preschool; Fixatives; Humans; Infant; Nonprescription Drugs; Phytotherapy; Poisoning; Salicyl

2007

Other Studies

7 other studies available for methyl salicylate and Poisoning

ArticleYear
A note on the toxicity of methyl salicylate.
    American journal of pharmacy and the sciences supporting public health, 1954, Volume: 126, Issue:2

    Topics: Humans; Poisoning; Salicylates

1954
Methyl salicylate poisoning.
    The Journal of the Maine Medical Association, 1956, Volume: 47, Issue:3

    Topics: Humans; Poisoning; Salicylates

1956
Exchange transfusion in the treatment of oil of wintergreen (methyl salicylate) poisoning.
    Pediatrics, 1956, Volume: 18, Issue:1

    Topics: Blood Transfusion; Child; Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood; Flavoring Agents; Humans; Infant; Oils,

1956
Salicylism and herbal medicine.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 2003, Volume: 21, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Analgesics; Humans; Male; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Oils; Poisoning; Salicylates

2003
The risk of severe salicylate poisoning following the ingestion of topical medicaments or aspirin.
    Postgraduate medical journal, 1996, Volume: 72, Issue:844

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aspirin; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Poisoning; R

1996
Improvements are needed in the existing packaging of medicated oils containing methyl salicylate.
    Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics, 1997, Volume: 22, Issue:4

    Topics: Camphor; Drug Packaging; Fixatives; Hong Kong; Poisoning; Product Surveillance, Postmarketing; Salic

1997
Laryngeal oedema caused by accidental ingestion of Oil of Wintergreen.
    International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 2001, May-11, Volume: 58, Issue:3

    Topics: Female; Humans; Infant; Laryngeal Edema; Poisoning; Salicylates

2001