PEDIATRICS Vol. 63 No. 4 April 1979, pp. 591-596
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Accidental Childhood Iron Poisoning: A Problem of Marketing and Labeling

Edward P. Krenzelok Pharm. D.1 and Julie V. Hoff Pharm. D.1

1 Hennepin Poison Center, Department of Emergency Medical Center, and the College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Accidental iron poisoning still represents a significant hazard in children less than 5 years of age. The problem is compounded by the attractiveness of dosage forms, their high availability, and ambiguities in product labeling. Manufacturers accentuate label ambiguity by not specifically designating the iron as being total elemental iron or iron compound. A list of products that contain iron has been prepared to help clarify this issue.

Submitted on May 22, 1978
Accepted on July 24, 1978




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