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Case Report

J App Pharm Sci. 2016; 6(8): 172-173


A Case of Accidental Formic Acid Poisoning

Sushil Kiran Kunder, A. Avinash, Sharath Madhyastha, Raviraj Acharya, Vinaya Gopalaswamy, Girisha Balaraju, Navin Patil, Amod Tilak.



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Formic acid is a commonly available compound, available commercially for the purpose of coagulating rubber. It is a highly corrosive agent. Consumption of this pungent liquid has resulted in dire consequences, based on the available literature. There have been a few reports of accidental/suicidal consumption of formic acid in the past. This is one such case report of an accidental poisoning with formic acid, with successful management and recovery.

Key words: Rubber; Corrosive; Gastrointestinal bleed; Caustic

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