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Topical eucalyptus oil poisoning

1998; Wiley; Volume: 39; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1440-0960.1998.tb01488.x

1440-0960

Troy Darben, Belle Cominos, Lee Ct,

Fern and Epiphyte Biology

SUMMARY Eucalyptus oil is well documented as being extremely toxic if ingested. We report a case of systemic eucalyptus oil toxicity from topical application. A 6‐year‐old girl presented with slurred speech, ataxia and muscle weakness progessing to unconsciousness following the widespread applicantion of a home remedy for urticaria containing eucalyptus oil. Six hours following removal of the topical preparation her symoptoms had resolved, with no long‐term sequelae.