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Para-Aminobenzoic Acid Overdose
Alternate Names : PABA
Definition This poisoning is from an overdose of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA).
Symptoms & Signs
Note: most toxic reactions to PABA are from allergic reactions, not overdoses.
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Respiratory
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Skin
- Gastrointestinal
- Nervous system (all effects are with extremely high doses)
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• Definition
• Symptoms & Signs
• Poisonous Ingredient
• Where Found
• Home Treatment
• Before Calling Emergency
• Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
• What to Expect at the Emergency Room
• Prognosis or Expectations
Topics that might be of interest to you Other Topics
• Breathing Difficulties - First Aid
• Breathing Difficulty
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Dizziness
• Eye Burning - Itching and Discharge
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Poison Control Centers - Emergency Number
• Rashes
• Respiratory
Review Date : 2/1/2002
Reviewed By : Kevin G. Wheeler, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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