Gold Sodium Thiosulfate
Where is Gold Sodium Thiosulfate found?
Gold sodium thiosulfate is a fairly common sensitizer with elicitation of symptoms linked to gold in jewelry, occupational exposure to gold, dental restorations, gold-plated intracoronary stents and previous rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
How can you avoid contact with Gold Sodium Thiosulfate?
Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:
• Gold sodium thiosulfate
• Thiosulfuric acid, gold(1+) sodium salt (2:1:3)
• Gold sodium thiosulfate
• Gold trisodium bis(thiosulphate)
• Thiosulfuric acid (H2 S2 O3), gold(1+) sodium salt (2:1:3)
What are some products that may contain Gold Sodium Thiosulfate?
Electronics
Gold-plating processes
Medical and dental devices or implants
Gold or gold-plated jewelry
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Dental restorations
Gold-plated intracoronary stents
Note
Check all gold-appearing jewelry for a stamp that indicates the purity (1-999 or .1-.999) or the karat (10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, or 24K). Also avoid all gold-plated jewelry.
Inform your healthcare providerss, including dental providers, that you are allergic to gold sodium thiosulfate. Ask that they use products free from this allergen. Gold filling does NOT need to be removed unless significant oral disease is present and associated with a positive patch test.
A clinician's point of view.
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For additional information about products that might contain Gold Sodium Thiosulfate, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.
