Case Report | Volume: 6, Issue: 8, August, 2016

A Case of Accidental Formic Acid Poisoning

Sushil Kiran Kunder,  A. Avinash,  Sharath Madhyastha,  Raviraj Acharya,  Vinaya Gopalaswamy,  Girisha Balaraju,  Navin Patil,  Amod Tilak   
Sushil Kiran Kunder1, A. Avinash1, Sharath Madhyastha2, Raviraj Acharya2, Vinaya Gopalaswamy2, Girisha Balaraju3, Navin Patil1, Amod Tilak1

1Dept. of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal 576104, India.

2Dept. of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal 576104, India.

3Dept. of Gastroenterology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal 576104, India.

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Published:  Aug 30, 2016

DOI: 10.7324/JAPS.2016.60827
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Abstract

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.


Keyword:     Rubber Corrosive Gastrointestinal bleed Caustic.

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Kunder SK, Avinash A, Madhyastha S, Acharya R, Gopalaswamy V, Balaraju G, Patil N, Tilak A. A Case of Accidental Formic Acid Poisoning. J App Pharm Sci, 2016; 6 (08): 172-173.

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