Use it only when told to do so by the Poison Center. Be alert for repeated poisonings. Children who swallow a poison are likely to try again within a year. Although reactions vary, depending on the product, there may be certain visible signs. Some of the substance may be around the child s mouth and teeth, for example.
Some products cause no immediate symptoms.
In the case of accidental poisoning, experts say first, remain calm. Not all medicines and household chemicals are poisonous, and not all exposures necessarily result in poisoning. Call the Poison Control Center immediately. There are about 100 Poison Control Centers in the United States that maintain information for the doctor or the public on recommended treatment for the ingestion of household products and medicines. They are familiar with the toxicity of most substances found in the home or know how to find that information.