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There are many ways to make mistakes with medicines. Among the most common are taking the wrong medicine, taking too much medicine, giving the wrong medicine, and confusing one medicine for another. Problems from these mix-ups could range from minor to extremely serious.
The poinsettia plant is often considered deadly. That's wrong. Poinsettia can be irritating but it is not fatal if eaten. If children and pets eat it, they can develop a mouth rash and stomach upset. The sap can cause a skin rash, too.
Nicotine gummies are marketed to help adults quit smoking; however, a single gummy contains enough nicotine to poison a young child.
Keep your children safe during travel and holiday events by following seasonal tips from Poison Control.
Mothballs are pesticides used to protect stored clothing from fiber-eating moths. They can be poisonous to people and pets if swallowed or if large amounts of fumes are inhaled.
Stings from bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets are common and painful. Pain, swelling, and itching at the site of the bite are common. An allergic reaction includes trouble breathing, chest tightness, and swelling on the body someplace other than the bite site. Allergic reactions to a bite or sting are medical emergencies. Call 911 right away.
Antibiotic overdoses are rarely dangerous, but stomach upset and diarrhea may occur. Taking the wrong antibiotic is a problem if someone is allergic to the drug. Misuse of antibiotics is a problem for many reasons: an infection might not be cured, antibiotic-resistant organisms can develop, or, if a specific antibiotic is needed, it might not be effective.
Benzonatate is an anesthetic drug and cough suppressant. When benzonatate capsules are swallowed, the medication acts directly on the lungs to reduce coughing. Benzonatate is only approved for use in individuals 10 years of age and older. Younger children who take benzonatate may experience serious toxicity or even death.
Zinc is a natural mineral found in food. It has recently gained popularity as an immune supplement for COVID-19 but has also been explored as a preventative or therapeutic option for acne and colds. Zinc is generally safe and can typically be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding, but it can be toxic in high amounts. In addition, zinc can interact with some medications.
Feces are waste matter eliminated from the bowels. It is the remains of food in solid or semi-solid form that have not been completely digested. It may also contain products of body metabolism, as well as bacteria and cells from the lining of the digestive tract.
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