Which is false regarding Phenol poisoning?
Phenol is oxidized into hydroquinone and pyrocatechol, fuher oxidation of hydroquinone and pyrocatechol in urine causes a green colouration and is known as carboluria. Ref: Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Narayan Reddy, 21st Edition, Page 459.
Stomach wash may be given with charcoal
Urine may turn blue
Death may be due to respiratory failure
CNS depression may occur