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Disinfectants
The contents of disinfectants vary greatly. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.
Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum)
The plant is non-toxic.
Electronic cigarette
Even a small amount of e-liquid with nicotine can cause severe poisoning. Always contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity!
Essential oils
Keywords: fragrance oils, scented drops, sauna oils, essential oils
Even a small amount of essential oil can be toxic. When assessing toxicity, it is important to determine whether the ingested product is a 100% pure essential oil or a dilution. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity, if necessary.
Ethanol
Keywords: Drinkable alcohol, liquor, cider, beer, wine, perfume, aftershave, toner, hand sanitizer, hand disinfectant, Septidin®, Neo-Amisept®, Asept®, local antiseptics, Lasol®, Marinol®, window cleaner
Even a gulp of ethanol may cause intoxication for children. If the child drinks alcohol or other liquids containing ethanol, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
European destroying angel (Amanita virosa)
Amanita virosa is a deadly poisonous mushroom, which can cause liver failure. Usually symptoms begin within 6-24 hours after ingestion. Severe abdominal pain, vomiting and watery diarrhea are typical symptoms in the beginning.
Ingestion of a small amount (less than a cube of sugar) does not require any treatment. If the ingested amount is more than a cube of sugar, administer activated charcoal and seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Amanita virosa. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.Evening-primroses (Oenothera)
The plant is non-toxic.
Fairy lily, Rain lily (Zephyranthes)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
False morel (Gyromitra esculenta)
False morel is poisonous when eaten raw or without adequate preparation. False morel can cause liver failure. Usually symptoms begin within 4-12 hours after ingestion. The typical symptoms in the beginning are vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and headache.
Ingestion of a small amount (less than 2 cubes of sugar) does not require any treatment. If the ingested amount is more than 2-3 cubes of sugar, administer activated charcoal and seek medical assistance. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.