Which of the following is false regarding Naphthalene poisoning?: (A) It causes haemolysis in G-6-PD deficiency patients, (B) It causes hypothermia due to formation of naphthylamines, (C) Oily and fatty preparation should be avoided during treatment, (D) Fatal dose - 2 grams
Answer is B. It causes haemolysis in G-6-PD deficiency patients It causes hypehermia due to formation of naphthylamines Oily and fatty preparation should be avoided during treatment Fatal dose - 2 grams chronic exposure can results in aplastic anemia, hepatic necrosis and jaundice.