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  • Title: Mercuric chloride poisoning due to ingestion of a stool fixative.
    Author: Singer AJ, Mofenson HC, Caraccio TR, Ilasi J.
    Journal: J Toxicol Clin Toxicol; 1994; 32(5):577-82. PubMed ID: 7932917.
    Abstract:
    We present a case of ingestion of a commonly used stool fixative containing 675 mg of mercuric chloride per 15 mL vial. Early chelator therapy with dimercaprol and aggressive hydration were initiated and the patient remained asymptomatic. Safety packaging of this product is recommended.
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