Poison is an object of aversion and abhorrence. The prospective observational open labelled study was enrapted to identify, evaluate and assess the incidences of intentional and unintentional organophosphorous poisoning and to assess the relation between demographic factors and organophosphorous poisoning. At the initial phase we identified the type of organophosphorous poisoning then, as per the criteria, we designed a data collection form with specified inclusion and exclusion criteria. We also identified the relation between the demographic factors and poisoning. A total number of 100 cases were collected. Based on our analysis cypermethrin+chlorpyriphos 23% (n=23) was the most commonly consumed organophosphorous compound. On age wise 20-29 years were more prone for poisoning 24% (n=24). Males outnumbered 66% (n=66) females 34% (n=34). Based on economic study low socio economic peoples 50% (n=50) were more prone to poisoning. People from rural area 90% (n=90) accounted for more poisoning cases. Incidence of poisoning were more in married subjects 57% (n=57). On occupational basis students 31% (n=31) were more prone for poisoning. Most of the cases 89% (n=89) were suicidal in nature. Most of the poisoning cases were seen among students. This study describes the importance of patient counselling and essentiality of poison information center in hospitals. Our study also emphasize that both PIC and patient counselling are the most important vital sectors to be concentrated by the clinical pharmacists.
