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  • Title: [Acute phostoxin poisoning].
    Author: Idali B, Miguil M, Moutawakkil S, Bouaggad A, Guartit A, Abassi O, Ben Aguida M.
    Journal: Presse Med; 1995 Apr 01; 24(13):611-2. PubMed ID: 7761363.
    Abstract:
    Phostoxin is a mixture of aluminium phosphide and ammonium carbonate. When exposed to water, it releases phosphorus hydrogen (PH3), a highly-poisonous gas. In Morocco, death rate from suicide due to self-administration of phostoxin pills is high. Clinical signs include abrupt digestive and nervous disorders. Pulmonary oedema or cardiogenic shock dominate early prognosis. Liver and renal damage is secondary. Prevention requires both legal constraints and regulation of sales.
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