Abstract |
Nestosyl is usually used for dental pain in children. We report a methemoglobinemia after accidental ingestion of 10 ml in a 2 year-old girl. Cyanosis was cleared and O2 saturation and PaO2 were normalized 15 mn after methylene blue (1 mg/kg) administered intravenously. Nestosyl contains butoform, benzocaine, resorcine and 8-hydroxyquinoleine: the 3 latest can induce methemoglobinemia. The benefit of the drug is not demonstrated and this potentially severe side effect justifies its delivery only after medical prescription and information about its dangers.
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Authors | E Autret, E Forveille-Fournier, S Marchand, A P Jonville, N Ramponi |
Journal | Archives francaises de pediatrie
(Arch Fr Pediatr)
Vol. 46
Issue 4
Pg. 271-2
(Apr 1989)
ISSN: 0003-9764 [Print] France |
Vernacular Title | Méthémoglobinémie après ingestion accidentelle de Nestosyl. |
PMID | 2502102
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anesthetics, Local
- Drug Combinations
- Hydroxyquinolines
- Oxyquinoline
- Nestosyl ointment
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Topics |
- Anesthetics, Local
(poisoning)
- Cyanosis
(etiology)
- Drug Combinations
(poisoning)
- Female
- Humans
- Hydroxyquinolines
(poisoning)
- Infant
- Methemoglobinemia
(chemically induced, complications)
- Oxyquinoline
(poisoning)
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