Citation

Wilson JT, Burr IM. Am. J. Dis. Child. (1960) 1975; 129(10): 1208-1209.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, American Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1238016

Abstract

Infant twins sustained severe circumoral and pharyngeal burns from a concentrated solution of benzalkonium (Zephiran) chloride prescribed for treatment of candidiasis. This report emphasizes the unnecessary hazard accompanying use of a potentially toxic drug-especially when prepared in error by the pharmacist-when a safer drug (nystatin) is available for treatment of oral candidiasis. Risks from use of a prescription drug for other than the intended patient are also highlighted by this episode of poisoning.

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