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Topical products: medicated creams, lotions, and sprays

When using topical products, such as medicated creams, lotions and sprays, more is not better. Excessive use can lead to serious poisoning.  

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A Primer on Primers, Foundations, and Cream-Based Makeup

Primers, foundations, and cream-based makeups are applied first to give the face a smooth appearance. These products are usually not toxic to the skin unless contaminated with bacteria or other chemicals. Ingestion of a large quantity of cream-based makeup can cause diarrhea. If you are allergic, redness, itching, swelling, and rash may occur.

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What Does a Natural Gas Leak Smell Like?

Natural gas is a gaseous hydrocarbon mixture with methane serving as the main gas. Methane is a simple asphyxiant that displaces oxygen in the air. If the methane concentration is high enough, the result is hypoxia and asphyxia (suffocation). If you suspect a natural gas leak, leave the building and contact the gas company. If people are sick, call Poison Control.

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My Child Got Into The Baking Soda: Risks and Treatment

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. Both sodium and bicarbonate can cause serious toxicity if too much is taken. When swallowed, sodium bicarbonate rapidly makes a large volume of carbon dioxide, which can cause dangerous levels of pressure in the stomach.

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Borates, Borax, and Boric Acid: Are They Safe?

Borates are naturally occurring compounds with a wide variety of uses, including in cleaning products, insecticides, and solutions for skin and eyes. Borates can come in a variety of forms, most commonly boric acid and borax. Follow product instructions when using borates. If someone ingests a borate, seek immediate medical attention.

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Risks and Side Effects of Eluxadoline for IBS

Eluxadoline is a medication used for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults. The most common side effects of eluxadoline are mild constipation, nausea, and abdominal pain. There are important safety considerations for eluxadoline including rare but serious side effects and a potential for drug-drug interactions.

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Natural and organic does not mean not poisonous

When a product is labeled "natural" or "organic," that does not mean it is safer or not poisonous. In fact, quite the opposite can be true. Some of the deadliest poisons are "natural", like opium, strychnine, and digitalis. Even arsenic occurs "naturally" in the environment. Don't be fooled by the implied wholesomeness!  

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Is There a Treatment for Candida auris?

Candida auris is a fungus that causes human disease, including sepsis and other infections. It can easily spread among individuals because it persists on environmental surfaces and survives common disinfecting processes. Candida auris infections can be challenging to treat, as they are often resistant to commonly available medications.

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Stressing About Stress Balls

Stress balls, also called fidget balls, squishy balls, and hand exercise balls, are made of a soft rubbery or fabric cover and filled with a variety of materials including gel, powder, foam, and water beads. Stress balls are not toxic if some of the material is ingested, unless the person chokes as the material is being swallowed. Rarely, intestinal obstruction can occur with water beads.

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Poison Ivy: Diagnosis, Treatment, and When to Seek Help

Poison ivy can cause a rash if someone touches it, which is caused by oils in the plant. The rash can be severe enough to blister and itch for days or weeks. Most cases can be managed at home. Severe cases require medical attention. If these plants are burned, inhaling the smoke can cause severe breathing problems.

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