Still without Sales Restriction? Fatal Caffeine Toxicity A case report.

Caffeine-containing drinks are popular daily beverages worldwide and highly concentrated caffeine in the form of tablets is easily obtainable in local chemists. It is common to detect caffeine in toxicological screens in autopsy cases, but we always have to take in account that caffeine itself possesses toxicity which may sometimes lead to death The case was a 44-year-old woman who was found dead in her room one day in June. Empty packages of 'Estaron Mocha 12®, accounting for 14 tablets, were found at the scene. The autopsy showed nothing remarkable suggesting external forces, apart from white granules in her stomach. Toxicological analysis revealed 127 mg/L of caffeine concentration in the deceased's blood, which was considered to be fatal. Caffeine intoxication cases have been reported from many countries. Some are caused by accidental overtake of energy drinks, and many others are caused by intentional intake of caffeine tablets. We think that some restrictions will be effective to prevent this kind of death.