Aplastic anemia: a possible toxic effect of an herbal "colon cleansing" preparation

J Emerg Med. 2009 Feb;36(2):191-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.11.107. Epub 2008 Jun 13.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Anemia, Aplastic / chemically induced*
  • Anemia, Aplastic / complications
  • Cathartics / adverse effects*
  • Ecchymosis / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Plant Preparations / adverse effects*
  • Thrombocytopenia / chemically induced

Substances

  • Cathartics
  • Plant Preparations