Just tried Tylenol Flu medication...didn't like the reaction I was having(sweating, horrible sleeping patterns etc.). Noticed afterwards it contains propylene glycol which I believe is an ingredient in antifreeze?? This can't be a good thing...
2007-02-19 03:47:38 · 6 answers · asked by Mark B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Propylene glycol is safe for consumption. You're thinking of ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol, which are toxic to humans and animals.
Diethylene glycol has caused many accidental deaths over the years. The most famous incident was the 1937 Elixir sulfanilamide disaster in the USA, in which 107 people died after taking sulfanilamide dissolved in diethylene glycol. This was the impetus for the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938.
2007-02-19 06:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by Rickydotcom 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Its all a matter of how much is consumed, Beer and 200-proof wisky both contain the same type of alcohol but if you drink 16 oz. of the wisky you'll be dead of alcohol poisioning whereas the beer might just give you a slight buzz.
Everything is toxic in a large enough amount, even water is toxic at very high levels.
Don't be surprised that there is antifreeze in the Tylenol because if there was a toxic amount in there, The FDA wouldn't have ever approved it, in other words there is so little that there is no need for worry.
2007-02-19 05:02:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Propylene glycol is a common "solvent" used in pharmaceutical products because it helps to solubilize the drug. It is granted GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status by the FDA. Propylene glycol is found in most cough syrups and suspensions, as well as soft gelatin capsules (liqui-gels) and topical preparations.
2007-02-19 23:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by pharmgrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an organic compound (a diol alcohol), usually a tasteless, odorless, and colorless clear oily liquid that is hygroscopic and miscible with water, acetone, and chloroform. It is manufactured by the hydration of propylene oxide.
it is also used in the following things
moisturizer in medicines, cosmetics, food, and tobacco products
emulsification agent in Angostura and Orange bitters
solvent for food colors and flavourings
humectant food additive, labeled as E number E1520
carrier in fragrance oils
non-toxic antifreeze
In smoke machines to make artificial smoke for use in firefighters' training and theatrical productions
In hand sanitizers, antibacterial lotions, and saline solutions
As a main ingredient in many cosmetic products, including baby wipes, bubble baths, deodorants and shampoos
As a base ingredient in aircraft deicing fluid and some automobile antifreezes
In cryonics
As a working fluid in hydraulic presses
To regulate humidity in a cigar humidor
so... i guess the answer is no it is fine.. I wouldnt take alot of it...
2007-02-19 03:59:16 · answer #4 · answered by Larry M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it used to be an acceptable practice, it is no longer legal in China to eat dog or cat meat. They have become wealthy enough that dogs and cats are not on the menu, so good luck finding any. Also, it's probably not safe to eat considering that cats have worms and other nasty parasites. I'd pass if I were you. I suppose if you really want to eat a cat, you could try it out on one of your own, since you won't find any cat meat in China. Good luck!
2016-05-24 09:13:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is indeed anti-freeze.... in small quantities it poses no harm, there is probably less than one drop in your whole bottle of medicine.
2007-02-19 03:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by eggman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋