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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Menthol Overdose

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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.

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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.

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Merbromin Overdose

Cinfacrom poisoning, also called merbromin overdose, severely impairs respiratory and brain functions with prompt medical care needed.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Metal Cleaner Poisoning

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Metal Polish Poisoning

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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.

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Methanol Overdose

Methanol Overdose information from HowStuffWorks. Learn the symptoms of Methanol Overdose and what to do in case of Methanol Overdose.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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