Whatever its route, this absorption is facilitated by oily substances. Skin irritation may occur. Should the lotion accidentally get into the eyes, it should be flushed out immediately with water. Poisoning could occur through accidental ingestion, inhalation or percutaneous absorption. Liver, kidney and myocardial toxicity have also been reported with chlorinated pesticides, while effects on the blood include agranulocytosis and aplastic anaemia.
Early symptoms are loss of appetite, muscular weakness, fine tremors and apprehensive mental state.
Emesis should be induced with syrup of ipecac unless the patient is comatose or has lost the gag reflex when gastric lavage should be performed, followed by activated charcoal and then sodium or magnesium sulphate carthartics. Do not administer sympathomimetics, atropine or oils. Artificial respiration may be indicated to counteract pulmonary failure. Convulsions may be treated with i.v. diazepam. The patient should be withdrawn from the product.