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Summer Poison Prevention

Check out our tips and articles for preventing poisonings during summer.

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Methylsulfonylmethane: A Safe Treatment for Arthritis?

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a naturally occurring compound found in several food sources. In the US, it is also sold as a dietary supplement claiming to improve symptoms of osteoarthritis stiffness, swelling, and pain. If you are considering using MSM, always speak with your physician first and purchase products through trusted and reliable sources.

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What is Pink Cocaine?

While pink cocaine is in fact pink, it often does not contain cocaine, but a mixture of other potentially dangerous drugs, including 2-CB, MDMA (ecstasy), ketamine, and caffeine in various amounts. This mixture can cause serious adverse effects and lead to long-term addiction.

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Proper Use of Crotamiton

Crotamiton is a medication sometimes used to treat scabies infestation. Crotamiton kills the scabies mites and helps with the intense itching associated with scabies. Although it is generally safe, some side effects have been reported. While other pesticide and drug combinations have taken the place of crotamiton as first-line therapy, it remains an option for the treatment of scabies.

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Winter Holiday Poison Safety

Keep a poisoning mishap from ruining your winter holiday festivities! Some winter holiday poisoning hazards include carbon monoxide, tiny magnet toys, some decorations and plants, food poisoning, alcohol, THC edibles, prescription medicines in the wrong hands, and button batteries found in toys, key fobs, singing cards, and other items.

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Povidone - iodine

Povidone is found in both medical and household items and can cause mild symptoms with large ingestions. Povidone iodine is a common antiseptic used to disinfect the skin, eyes, and vagina. When used correctly, povidone iodine might cause mild side effects, but it can cause major problems when used incorrectly.

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How to Treat a Lionfish Sting

Lionfish are invasive, meat-eating fish that reproduce quickly. They have spread to non-native waters and can quickly destroy reef ecosystems. They have defensive spines on the top and bottom of their bodies that can cause painful stings. Symptoms following lionfish stings can include swelling, tenderness, redness, sweating, and muscle weakness.

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Press Release, Button Battery Ingestion Incidents

November 2016 Press Release: Number of button battery incidents still not decreasing

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Fumes from Burning Plastic, Welding, and "Teflon Flu"

Fumes from heated metal and burning plastic products can cause flu-like illnesses in people and animals. People who weld metals at work are at risk, as are those who overheat PTFE (Teflon)-coated cookware.  Getting away from the source of the fumes is the most important treatment.

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Valerian Benefits and Risks

Valerian is an herbal dietary supplement sold over-the-counter (OTC) for its sedative and calming effects. It is generally considered safe and well-tolerated; however, scientific evidence showing its effectiveness is inconclusive.

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