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Merthiolate |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment |
| Home Treatment: |
| Thimerosal is poorly absorbed from the intestinal tract and serious poisoning is unlikely. However, if you are concerned about a possible overdose, contact your local poison control center for advice. |
| Before Calling Emergency: |
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Determine the following:
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| Poison Control, or a local emergency number: |
| If you are concerned about a Merthiolate overdose or poisoning, seek medical care at your nearest emergency room. See poison control centers for the national telephone number. Take the container with you to the emergency room. |
| What to expect at the emergency room: |
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Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
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| Expectations (prognosis): |
| Because a serious poisoning is unlikely, full recovery is very probable. |
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