Baby powder is an astringent powder used for preventing diaper rash, as a deodorant, and for other cosmetic uses. It may be composed of talc (in which case it is also called talcum powder) or corn starch. Talcum powder is harmful if inhaled since it may cause aspiration pneumonia or granuloma.[1] Illicit substances such as cocaine are sometimes cut with talcum powder;[2] it is also an ingredient in counterfeit pharmaceuticals.[3]
References
- ^ Harper, John; Arnold Oranje, Neil Prose (2000). Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology. Blackwell Science. p. 156. ISBN 0865429391.
- ^ Boland, Philip (2008). "British drugs policy: Problematizing the distinction between legal and illegal drugs and the definition of the 'drugs problem'". Probation Journal 55 (2): 171–187. doi:.
- ^ Yankus, Wyatt (2008). "Counterfeit drugs: coming to a pharmacy near you". Journal of Pharmaceutical Finance, Economics & Policy 16 (3): 3–42.
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