Biomarkers of some commercial lotion and shampoo based pesticides toxicity in male mice

Abstract

The effects of Quick (0.5% malathion) and Licid (0.6% tetramethrin with 2.4% piperonyl butoxide) lotions, and Newcid shampoo (1% permethrin) applied on the whole-body of male mice was investigated. Newcid and Licid treatments induced signs of toxicity characterized by tremor, salivation and diarrhea, while Quick lotion produced signs of intoxication characterized by nausea, vomiting, seizures, convulsions, salivation and lacrimation.