Abstract

RAMIREZ SANCHEZ, Manuel Segundo; MUJICA, Yovanny Avelino; PASCUZZO, Lima Carmine  and  RAMIREZ FERNANDEZ, Manuel J. Probable intoxicación por achicoria (cichorium intybus). Arch Venez Puer Ped [online]. 2007, vol.70, n.2, pp.69-72. ISSN 0004-0649.

Introduction: Chicory is a medicinal herb which infusion is usually used as a mucoactive compound in neonates and infants. Twelve cases with probable chicory poisoning (Cichorium intybus) are reported, in which were common opioid-like clinical signs as central nervous system and respiratory depression, pin-point pupils and constipation. Treatment consisted of internal decontamination, oxygen by mask, fluids IV and in six cases with respiratory depression severe naloxona IV was administered. In all patients a satisfactory clinical course was observed and they were discharged one or two day after.

Keywords : Chicory; Medicinal herb; Paediatric poisoning.