Citation

Mishra A, Dave N. Indian J. Crit. Care Med. 2013; 17(5): 321-322.

Affiliation

Department of Medicine, Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, Publisher Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.4103/0972-5229.120330

PMID

24339648

Abstract

Neem oil has widespread use in Indian subcontinent due to its many bioactive properties. Azadirachtin, an active ingredient, is implicated in causing the effects seen in neem oil poisoning. Neem oil poisoning is rare in adults. This report highlights the toxicity associated with neem oil poisoning in an elderly male. The patient presented with vomiting, seizures, metabolic acidosis, and toxic encephalopathy. The patient recovered completely with symptomatic treatment.

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