Poison Information Centre

Open 24 hours a day

09 471977 (normal price)

or 09 4711 (switchboard)

The Poison Information Centre answers questions concerning the prevention and treatment of acute poisonings every day, around the clock. The Centre serves the whole of Finland by telephone and provides guidance to the public and to health care professionals.

The Centre also acts as a source of information for authorities and the media whenever necessary. The Poison Information Centre does not treat patients or analyse poisons.​​

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  • First aid
    First aid instructions for poisoning.
  • Mushrooms
    List of the most common poisonous mushrooms that are found in Finland.
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  • List of substances
    Substances which, cause frequent inquiries or are the most common causes of poisoning.
  • Holidays
    Read more about risks of poisoning during the most common Holidays in Finland.
 

 Links

 

Teratology information service - pharmaceuticals and pregnancy

Risk of poisoning during the holidays

The Swedish Poisons Information Centre has information on poisonous mushrooms​ in 29 different languages