Citation

George TK, Chrispal A, Ramya I, Flemming J, Kumar P, Joy SA. Indian J. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2014; 8(2): 134-136.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences. Deptartment of Forensic Medicine)

DOI

10.5958/0973-9130.2014.00700.2

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Suicide in India is a common cause of death. Common means employed are consumption of pesticides and chemical compounds. Newer compounds are frequently consumed and often the composition is unknown. Here we describe a prevalent ' Cow Dung power ' poisoning. It is available in green and yellow variety and can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and sometimes persistent seizures. The compound was analyzed and found to be Malachite green and Auromine O respectively. These compounds and the clinical profile require to be studied in more detail and steps taken to curb its use and availability. © 2014, Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; suicide; Suicide; female; male; Poisoning; India; emergency care; intoxication; clinical article; clinical feature; unclassified drug; stomach lavage; pesticide; drowsiness; gastrointestinal symptom; electrolyte; seizure; creatinine; nausea and vomiting; charcoal; dizziness; Article; abdominal discomfort; incontinence; outcome assessment; descriptive research; chemical compound; Cow dung powder; symptom assessment; spectrometry; auromine o; Auromine o; cow dung power; malachite green; Malachite green; South india