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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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Every second matters when you splash a poison in the eye. Irrigate (rinse) first, then call Poison Control. See instructions below.
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Buprenorphine is prescribed for adults with opioid dependence or chronic pain. Most buprenorphine poisoning in children occurs due to improper storage of the medication. Symptoms of buprenorphine poisoning in children are drowsiness, vomiting, slow breathing, increased heart rate, and agitation. Coma and death have also been reported.
“Demon” is a street drug formulated as a powder that gained attention in the spring of 2024. It was associated with an outbreak of severe poisonings on the east coast. Initial laboratory testing has demonstrated it contains a dangerous mixture of drugs that can be potentially fatal.
Poison statistics for the Washington, DC metro area (2020)
Fluvoxamine is a medication that has been used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder and depression. Recent clinical trials have shown that it may be effective for preventing hospitalizations and complications of COVID-19 infection, but it is not quite ready for prime time.
Urine is 95% water, which is mixed with urea, creatinine, electrolytes, and other compounds. Urine is not sterile since it contains bacteria. Therefore, one should not drink it, put it on an open wound, or use it to treat an ear infection. Using it for jellyfish stings can increase pain. There is no scientific evidence for the use of urine as an alternative medicine therapy.
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