Substances, plants and mushrooms

If a child has had a gulp or two, give him/her something to drink to dilute the acetone. If the child has ingested a larger amount of acetone or develops symptoms such as drowsiness, seek medical assistance.​

Keywords: Aspirin®, Disperin®, Primaspan®, Finrexin®

A couple of 500mg pills for adults can cause severe poisoning in small children. Always contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.

A single dose is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.​

Ant traps contain only small amounts of toxic ingredients. Does not require treatment.​

Keywords: Amorion®, Amoxin®, Kefalex®, Kefexin®, Zithromax®, V-pen®

Taking a few pills or gulps of any antibiotic intended for children is not considered harmful. However, ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhoea, which can be treated at home. If large amounts of antibiotics have been ingested, contact the Poison Information Centre.

Keywords: xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, stevia, aspartame

A single dose is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.​

In large amounts, sweeteners may cause temporary gastrointestinal symptoms

​A single dose is considered harmless.

Ingesting a single dose of less than 25 tablets does not usually cause signs or symptoms of poisoning. However, Bafucin® tablets contain sorbitol, which may cause gastrointestinal symptoms in large doses. The gastrointestinal symptoms can be treated at home.

Batteries may cause severe chemical burns.

Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity

Bepanthen® creams contain dexpanthenol, which is converted to vitamin B when applied to the skin. A single dose of dexpanthenol is not toxic. In large amounts, creams may cause gastrointestinal symptoms. However, these do not require treatment.