Ink remover is a chemical used to get out ink stains. Ink remover poisoning occurs when someone 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.

• Drinking alcohol (ethanol)
• Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol, which can be very poisonous if swallowed in large doses)
• Wood alcohol (methanol, which is very poisonous)

• Ink removers
• Liquid bleaches

Note: This list may not include all sources of ink removers.

Symptoms of all alcohol poisoning may include:

• Brain damage
• Decreased breathing
• Stupor
• Unconsciousness

Symptoms of methanol and isopropyl alcohol poisoning may include:

• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • Blindness
  • Blurred vision
  • Enlarged (dilated) pupils
• Gastrointestinal
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Severe bleeding and vomiting blood (hemorrhage)
  • Vomiting
• Heart and blood
  • Convulsions
  • Low blood pressure
  • Severe change in the level of acid in the blood (pH balance), which leads to the failure of many organs
  • Weakness
• Kidneys
  • Kidney failure
• Lungs and airways
  • Rapid, shallow breathing
  • Stopped breathing (see breathing difficulties - first aid)
• Muscles and bones
  • Leg cramps
• Nervous system
  • Coma
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
• Skin
  • Blue skin, lips, or fingernails (cyanosis)