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Most homeopathic medications are not poisonous IF they are diluted correctly and don't contain alcohol. Some homeopathic products have caused toxicity, adverse reactions, and allergic reactions. Others don't contain any active ingredients and may not be appropriate treatment for a condition. FDA does not evaluate homeopathic
Many medicines look like something good to eat or drink. Pay attention to what you put into your mouth!
Clinical and Administrative Staff of the National Capital Poison Center
Caustic products cause burns on contact with skin, eyes, and the gastrointestinal tract. More than other household products, caustic substances do their damage instantly. Injury cannot be reversed, only treated.
Every year in the United States, more than 3,500 people of all ages swallow button batteries.
Laundry detergent pods are popular and convenient household products. Potential effects of biting into a laundry detergent pod include coughing, choking, trouble breathing, and coma. The detergent also can irritate the skin and burn the eyes.
Internet pharmacies offer a convenient way to obtain prescription drugs and are frequently used by health insurers. Unfortunately, only about 4% of online pharmacies are actually legal, licensed pharmacies. Fraudulent pharmacies may allow you to purchase prescription medicines without a prescription. The medicines they send may be fake, wrong, or contaminated.
Foxglove grows throughout the United States. It grows in the wild and is often cultivated for its beauty in private gardens. All parts of the plant are poisonous, possibly even deadly, if swallowed.
If someone has swallowed a product or substance that may be poisonous, or gotten a poison in the eye, on the skin, or inhaled it, seek immediate help from Poison Control. Free, expert, 24/7 help is available online and by phone (1-800-222-1222).
A common medication error is taking—or giving—a double dose. For some medicines, a double dose can cause significant problems. Examples include medicines for high blood pressure, ADHD, depression, and diabetes.
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