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A case of lethal intoxication after ingestion of toquilone compositum.

The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology (1996-09-01)
N Fucci
ABSTRACT

A case of acute intoxication of both methaqualone and diphenhydramine is reported. The analysis of these compounds was performed by liquid-liquid extraction (Toxi-Lab DPC procedure) followed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry determination; both substances are contained in the pharmaceutical formulation called Toquilone Compositum (Medichemie, Switzerland).

MATERIALS
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Product Description

Supelco
Methaqualone solution, 1 mg/mL in methanol, ampule of 1 mL, certified reference material, Cerilliant®