Severe methemoglobinemia induced by a topical teething preparation

Pediatr Emerg Care. 1987 Sep;3(3):176-8. doi: 10.1097/00006565-198709000-00012.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Administration, Topical
  • Ascorbic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Benzocaine / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Methemoglobinemia / chemically induced*
  • Methemoglobinemia / drug therapy
  • Methylene Blue / therapeutic use
  • Nonprescription Drugs / adverse effects
  • Tooth Eruption*

Substances

  • Nonprescription Drugs
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Methylene Blue
  • Benzocaine