Lanolin poisoning

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Lanolin poisoning

Definition:

This poisoning is from swallowing products that contain lanolin.

Alternative Names:

Wool wax poisoning; Wool alcohol poisoning; Glossylan poisoning; Golden dawn poisoning; Sparklelan poisoning

Poisonous Ingredient:

Lanolin, an oily substance that comes from sheep's wool.

Where Found:

Lanolin may be found in some of the following items:

Baby oil
Eye care products
Diaper rash products
Hemorrhoid medications
Lansinoh
Lotions and skin creams
Medicated shampoos
Makeup (lipstick, powder, foundation)
Makeup removers
Shaving creams

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Review Date: 3/18/2006
Reviewed By: Janeen R. Azare, PhD, MSPH, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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