Malathion

Symptoms:

• body as a whole
  • weakness
  • sweating
  • convulsions
  • increased urination

• respiratory
  • difficulty breathing

• eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • small pupils
  • increased tearing
  • increased salivation

• skin
  • blue skin (lips and fingernails)

• gastrointestinal
  • loss of appetite
  • abdominal cramps
  • diarrhea
  • nausea, vomiting

• nervous system
  • headache
  • anxiety
  • dizziness
  • coma

Note: Serious poisoning can occur from just handling the malathion without gloves or by failing to wash hands soon after exposure. Significant amounts are absorbed through the skin unless proper precautions are observed.