Substances, plants and mushrooms

Keywords: pencil, colored pencils, marker, felt tip pens, watercolor, fingerpaint, face paint

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

Keywords: gasoline, gas, petrol, diesel, lighting fluids, white spirit, lamp oil, mineral turpentine, lighter fluids)

Orally: If the swallowed amount is small, the child can be monitored at home. If the child develops a cough, vomits, fever or his/her breathing becomes shallow, seek medical assistance.

An adult who has ingested petroleum products on purpose or by accident should contact the Poison Information Centre or a physician to receive further advice.

Inhaled: If inhaled, first aid includes breathing fresh air and resting in a semi-sitting position. If the child has other symptoms (is dazed or limp), seek medical assistance without delay.

NB! Have the container or a photo of the label to confirm the content when contacting the Poison Information Centre or healt-care professionals.

Orally: Plastic is not toxic when ingested, but may cause suffocation if the swallowed pieces are large.​

Inhaled: In fires, the burning plastic produces highly toxic vapours.

Melted plastic: Polyethylene is one of the most common plastics. A typical thermoplastic, it is used in household items and packaging, for example. When polyethylene melts, it is not considered toxic.

In small children, ingesting even a small amount of rat poison is sufficient to cause symptoms. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.​

In small doses, ear drops accidentally administered orally are harmless and do not require special treatment.​ In the eye: Rinse with plenty of water for about 15 minutes. If symptoms (such as severe pain, swelling, sensitivity to light or tearing) develop during the next hours, take the patient to the doctor.