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The Poisons Dictionary M-O defines the poisonous or toxic ingredients in these substances and identifies symptoms associated with them. Whether you're experiencing symptoms associated with mercury or nitric acide, learn what to do and what to expect.
Featured Article: Metal Cleaner Poisoning
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Magic Markers
Magic marker poisoning is very rare as they are generally considered to be non-poisonous. Learn about magic marker poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Malathion Poisoning
Carbofos poisoning, due to malathion ingestion, damages the respiratory and nervous systems and requires rapid medical care. Learn about carbofos poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Meclofenamate Overdose
Meclofenamate overdose, caused by the NSAID Meclomen, leads to abdominal pain, dizziness, and diarrhea that require prompt care. Learn about meclofenamate overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Menthol Overdose
Menthol Overdose information from HowStuffWorks. Learn the symptoms of Menthol Overdose and what to do in case of Menthol Overdose.
See more »Meperidine Hydrochloride Overdose
Demerol overdose, caused by meperidine hydrochloride, may lead to seizures or respiratory arrest resulting in death unless quickly treated. Learn about demerol overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Meprobamate Overdose
Equanil poisoning, due to an overdose of the anxiety medicine meprobamate, may impair vision and breathing functions. Learn about equanil poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Merbromin Overdose
Cinfacrom poisoning, also called merbromin overdose, severely impairs respiratory and brain functions with prompt medical care needed.
See more »Mercuric Chloride
Mercuric chloride poisoning causes severe abdominal pain and impairs breathing with death occurring 15 to 20 minutes after ingestion unless treated. Learn about Mercuric chloride poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Mercuric Oxide
Mercuric oxide poisoning may cause throat swelling, vomiting, or shock which can be fatal or lead to permanent organ failure unless rapidly treated. Learn about Mercuric oxide poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Mercury
Mercury poisoning leads to respiratory problems, neurological complications, and abdominal pain which require medical care and may be fatal. Learn about Mercury poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Merthiolate
Merthiolate overdose, due to thimerosal, leads to throat swelling and breathing problems but rarely causes death or serious poisonings. Learn about Merthiolate overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Metal Cleaner Poisoning
Metal Cleaner Poisoning information from HowStuffWorks. Learn the symptoms of Metal Cleaner Poisoning and what to do in case of Metal Cleaner Poisoning.
See more »Metal Polish Poisoning
Metal Polish Poisoning information from HowStuffWorks. Learn the symptoms of Metal Polish Poisoning and what to do in case of Metal Polish Poisoning.
See more »Methadone Overdose
Methadone overdose, a form of painkiller poisoning, impairs breathing and brain functions causing death or permanent damage without rapid care. Learn about Methadone overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Methanol Overdose
Methanol Overdose information from HowStuffWorks. Learn the symptoms of Methanol Overdose and what to do in case of Methanol Overdose.
See more »Methapyrilene Hydrochloride Overdose
Methapyrilene hydrochloride overdose, a form of antihistamine poisoning, leads to delirium and hypotension with long term exposure causing cancer. Learn about Methapyrilene hydrochloride overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Methyl Salicylate Overdose
Deep heating rub overdose, a type of methyl salicylate poisoning, may cause seizures or breathing difficulties with high death rates for children. Learn about deep heating rub overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Mildew Remover
Mildew remover poisoning leads to hypotension, severe pH level changes, and breathing problems which can cause death without rapid care. Learn about Mildew remover poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Millipedes
Millipede poisoning, from the venom released in a bite, causes burning or itching of the skin near the bite site. Learn about Millipede poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Mineral Oil Overdose
Mineral oil overdose causes laxative reactions such as vomiting and diarrhea which leads to dehydration. Learn about Mineral oil overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
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