TY - JOUR PY - 2016// TI - A case of accidental formic acid poisoning JO - Journal of applied pharmaceutical science (Gwalior) A1 - Kunder, Sushil A1 - Avinash, A. A1 - Madhyastha, Sharath A1 - Acharya, Raviraj A1 - Gopalaswamy, Vinaya A1 - Balaraju, Girisha A1 - Patil, Navin A1 - Tilak, Amod SP - 172 EP - 173 VL - 6 IS - 8 N2 - 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.
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LA - en SN - 2231-3354 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.7324/JAPS.2016.60827 ID - ref1 ER -