nephrotoxic
adjective
neph·ro·tox·ic
ˌne-frə-ˈtäk-sik 
: poisonous to the kidney
nephrotoxic drugs
also
: resulting from or marked by poisoning of the kidney
nephrotoxic effects
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While cheaper than pure glycerine, the alternative ingredients are nephrotoxic and can cause organ failure, especially in children.
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nephrotoxic
adjective
neph·ro·tox·ic
ˌnef-rə-ˈtäk-sik
: poisonous to the kidney
nephrotoxic drugs
also
: resulting from or marked by poisoning of the kidney
nephrotoxic effects
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