Pyrogallol poisoning T49.0

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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After rubbing with ointment containing pyrogallol (e.g. in case of psoriasis vulgaris) poisoning by methaemoglobin formation.

Therapy
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Phenothiazine dyes such as methylene blue 2% 10 ml i.v. repeat 1-2 times or thionine (catalyst) 0.2% 10 ml i.v. Otherwise O2 respiration.

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Methylene blue; Psoriasis vulgaris;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020