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Sets of tiny, strong magnets are sold as stress or fidget toys intended for adults but often are swallowed by children, resulting in serious injury and even death. The magnets, or a magnet and another metal object, can stick to each other, even through folds of gastrointestinal tissue. This pinches off blood supply to the area, causing tissue death, bleeding, and infection.
Super glue is cyanoacrylate, an acrylic resin that forms a strong adhesive bond. The main adverse effect is bonding of 2 surfaces such as lips, eye lids, or fingers. It can cause irritation and pain. Do not pull bonded areas apart. Soaking in water, acetone, or isopropyl alcohol or lubricating with oil or petroleum jelly may shorten bonding time.
Caffeine is a stimulant found in everyday beverages, such as soda and coffee. In recent years, energy drinks containing large amounts of caffeine and other herbal stimulants have become increasingly common on store shelves. While caffeine is generally safe in moderation, consuming large amounts of caffeine can be dangerous.
Natural products such as peppermint oil have many components. Menthol is the most abundant compound found in peppermint oil. Menthol can cause superficial irritation in small amounts and severe systemic symptoms in large amounts.
Nail polish is not poisonous if used as intended, though some ingredients can be harmful if ingested or with long-term inhalation. Symptoms of swallowing nail polish include nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. If you get nail polish in your eye, rinse the eye for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms persist, Poison Control recommends you go to the emergency room.
Bubble solution is a mix of dish soap and water. A wand is dipped into the solution and bubbles are formed by blowing gently on the wand or by swinging the wand back and forth. Since the dish soap is diluted in water, it is unlikely to cause toxicity if swallowed or splashed in the eye. Bubble solution may cause mild upset stomach if swallowed.
Insecticides are chemicals that kill insects by various mechanisms. Depending on the insecticide, you may experience toxicity from ingestion, contact with skin or eyes, or inhalation. Toxicity might occur following a single acute event, as well as a short- or long-term exposure. If you are concerned about insecticide exposure, call Poison Control to find out your toxicity risk and if you need medical treatment.
Hawthorn has long been used in Chinese and Western medicine to treat various illnesses. The most studied use of hawthorn is for congestive heart failure (CHF). Its effectiveness for CHF and other conditions is limited, but so is its toxicity. However, it is always best to consult with your primary care provider and pharmacist before starting any herbal regimen to avoid any potential interactions with prescription or over-the-counter medications.
Pyrethroids are insecticides that act on the nervous system to paralyze and kill insects. They are less toxic to humans than to insects. Mucous membrane, skin, or eye irritation are the most common adverse effects. Often symptoms are due to an allergic reaction, especially after inhalation. Asthmatics are more likely to experience wheezing and other respiratory symptoms.
Dry shampoo products are designed to absorb excess hair oils, mask odors, and add volume to hair. Some dry shampoo products might contain the chemical benzene, most likely as a contaminant. Although benzene exposure is associated with dangerous health effects, there is no evidence that occasional dry shampoo use is harmful to humans.
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