
What are Synthetic Opioids?
Synthetic opioids are powerful drugs that can cause life-threatening respiratory depression and death. These drugs are currently responsible for most of the opioid-related fatalities in the United States.
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Synthetic opioids are powerful drugs that can cause life-threatening respiratory depression and death. These drugs are currently responsible for most of the opioid-related fatalities in the United States.
Mustard is a popular condiment, but it can cause allergic reactions in some people. Mustard oil is often used for cooking, but only essential mustard oil is approved for use in foods by the FDA.
The “curing” process involves the addition of nitrates and nitrites to meats. While swallowing large amounts of nitrates or nitrites can be dangerous, exposure to the levels typically present in meats is not likely to be harmful.
Bath color tablets are products that dissolve in bath water to create various colors. They are available in a variety of shapes including tablets, wafers, or drops, which may look edible to children. They are generally safe if ingested by accident, but could be dangerous in large amounts. They may also cause allergic reactions in some children.
There is no evidence that cough and cold medicines are safe or effective for young children. There IS evidence that children have been harmed by overdoses of these products. Problems include seizures, coma, and death.
Hand sanitizers most often contain alcohols that have been FDA-approved for use on the skin. A taste or sip usually does not cause serious symptoms, but ingestion of larger quantities can be hazardous.
Mistakenly putting glue into your eyes or ears can cause pain and injury.
A recent study of battery injuries found that 29.8% of button battery ingestions involved batteries that were discarded or sitting out. Taping button batteries before disposal can decrease or stop button batteries from causing injury and will not affect the ability of the battery to be recycled.
Sunscreens are generally considered safe. The risk of an adverse effect varies depending on which active ingredients are in the product. Sunscreens can sometimes cause skin irritation, rash, and allergic contact dermatitis. Toxicity is low if accidentally swallowed, applied to the eyes, or inhaled. Sunscreen can be applied to children 6 months of age and older.
Period underwear is marketed as an easy-to-use, sustainable, and safe alternative to menstrual pads and tampons. The underwear is crafted from natural and synthetic materials, including cotton, metal ions, and waterproof compounds. Although PFAS may be present in some types of period underwear, there is currently no proof that this is harmful to human health.
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