Aloe

Definition:
This poisoning is from an ingestion of aloe.

Alternative Names:
Skin and sunburn treatments

Poisonous Ingredient:
Aloe or Aloin

Where Found:
  • Aloe products (included in some burn medications and some cosmetics)



Review Date: 2/8/2002
Reviewed By: Kevin G. Wheeler, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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