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Abrus precatorius beans (also known as rosary peas or jequirity beans) are distinctive-looking red seeds with a black spot that are commonly used in jewelry and toys, especially from foreign sources. The entire plant is toxic, but the beans are highly toxic to humans. If eaten, A. precatorius seeds can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Alcohol can be a dangerous poison for children. Alcohol depresses the central nervous system and causes low blood sugar. Children who drink alcohol can have seizures and coma; they could even die. This is true of beverage alcohol (such as beer, wine, and liquor) and alcohol found in mouthwash and other personal care or household products.
Many household items are non-toxic (not poisonous) to children, even though they sound scary. Birth control pills, silica gel packets that say "do not eat", and potting soil are among them. BUT young children can choke on non-toxic products.
Chinaberry trees are an invasive species that can be harmful if any part is chewed on or swallowed. Ingestions of small amounts of plant material can cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhea within 1 hour. Most reports of large ingestions resulting in severe symptoms have occurred in animals.
Swallowed coins often pass through the gut on their own, but sometimes they get stuck in the esophagus and cause serious tissue damage. Swallowed coins can lodge in the windpipe (trachea) and cause choking. After a coin is swallowed, an x-ray is often performed to determine the location of the coin and help guide treatment recommendations.
Acepromazine is a drug used to sedate animals and is not for human use. Most acepromazine poisonings occur in curious children or when people unintentionally mistake it for their own medication. Common symptoms of acepromazine poisoning include drowsiness and slowed breathing. In some cases, seizures, coma, and death have been reported.
The Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a wildflower that blooms from June to October. They have bright yellow, daisy-like petals. Although the black-eyed Susan has not been known to poison humans, it should not be eaten. It can cause allergic skin reactions and asthma attacks in people sensitive to the plant.
Ingested plastic is not toxic. If you swallow a small piece, it should pass through your digestive system without causing harm. If you choke on the piece of plastic or it gets stuck in your throat or esophagus, you may experience difficulty breathing or chest pain. If the piece of plastic is sharp, it could cut somewhere along your digestive tract, which can cause bleeding.
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Generic medicines have the same active ingredients and effects as brand name medicines, but they may be a different color, shape, or size. For many years, U.S. law has required that generic drugs look different from brand names. Many different drug companies may make versions of the same medicine. Generic drugs are less expensive than brand name drugs.
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