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A fatal case of menthol poisoning
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Kumar A
; Baitha U
; Aggarwal P
; Jamshed N
Int J Appl Basic Med Res
2016[Apr]; 6
(2
): 137-9
PMID27127746
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Menthol is a monocyclic terpene alcohol, which is present naturally in peppermint
and can be synthesized artificially as well. Generally, it is considered as very
safe and has wide usage in medicine and food. There are case reports of toxicity
due to excessive consumption of menthol, but a fatal intoxication has never been
reported in the medical literature. We present a case of fatal menthol
intoxication in a worker, who accidently got exposed when he was working in a
peppermint factory. Emergency physicians must keep in mind this extremely rare
manifestation of menthol poisoning. All necessary precaution should be taken to
reduce its intake or exposure, as it has no specific antidote. Early recognition
and supportive treatment of this poisoning is the key for a successful outcome.