Does not dissolve in water. For maximum effect, administer within 30 min of ingesting poison. Patients with GI bleeding, hematemesis, or guaiac-positive stools may require endoscopic evaluation. Significant alteration in level of consciousness may require endotracheal intubation and admission to a critical care unit. Significant metabolic acidosis and episodes of acute renal failure have been reported.
Psychiatric evaluation is necessary for intentional ingestions.
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