ACETONUM

ACETONUM

(Acetone)

PHARMACY - aceton. Acetonum. Acetone. It is also called dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, and beta-ketopropane. Dilutions. Historical dose: All potencies.

CLINICAL- Birth, defects. Coma. Confusion. Headaches. Menstrual, disorders. Nausea. Unconsciousness. Vertigo. Vomiting.

HOMEOPATHIC - Acetone is used to make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals, as well as to dissolve other substances. Exposure to moderate to high amounts of acetone can irritate your eyes and respiratory system, causing dizziness. Headaches. Light-headedness. Confusion. Increased pulse rate. Effects on blood. Nausea and vomiting. Shortening of the menstrual cycle in women.

Very high exposure may cause loss of consciousness and coma. Swallowing very high levels of acetone can result in unconsciousness and damage to the skin in your mouth. Skin contact can result in irritation and damage to the skin. Dizzy. Light-headedness. Tobacco smoke, smell of nail polish remover aggravates.

Health effects from long-term exposures arc known mostly from animal studies, they include kidney, liver, and nerve damage, increased birth defects, and lowered ability to reproduce (males only). It is not known if these same effects occur in humans.

COMMENTS - Acetone is used to make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals. It is also used to dissolve other substances.

It occurs naturally in plants, trees, volcanic gases, forest fires, and as a product of the breakdown of body fat. It is present in vehicle exhaust, nail polish, tobacco smoke, and landfill sites. Industrial processes contribute more acetone to the environment than natural processes.

REFERENCES - Murphy.