Answer to Question #87484 in Organic Chemistry for Mulìh

Question

Remedy for formaldehyde effect

Answer 1

There is no antidote for formaldehyde.Treatment consists of supportive measures including decontamination (flushing of skin and eyes with water, gastric lavage, and administration of activated charcoal), administration of supplemental oxygen, intravenous sodium bicarbonate and/or isotonic fluid, and hemodialysis.