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Substances, plants and mushrooms

The list contains the most frequently asked about and most common causes of poisoning in humans. You can search for items by typing in a search word. If you do not find the item you are looking for, you may call the Poison Information Center to check if it is poisonous.

Unfortunately, the Poison Information Center is not able to identify plants and mushrooms over the phone. Identification should always take place on the spot.

In addition to books on mushroom identification, mushroom experts can help you identify mushrooms. Experts can be found via mycological societies and the Martha Organization, for example.

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Explanation of symbols marked after the plant:

[F] = Phytophotodermatitis; sap or juice from the plant may cause skin symptoms, such as blisters, after exposure to sunlight.

[K] = The plant is non-toxic in moderate amounts or when properly prepared.

Plant causes topical irritation = Sap or juice from the plant may cause irritation (such as stinging) on the skin and in the mouth. Does not absorb into the body.

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Ibuprofen

Substances

Keywords:​ Burana®, Ibumax®, Ibumetin®, Ibusal®, Ibuxin®, painkiller, analgesic

A single dose not exceeding 100mg per kg of body weight is harmless and does not require treatment. If the ingested amount is over 100mg per kg of body weight, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.

Ink

Substances

Pens: Inks used in pens are harmless if the ingested amount is less than 5ml.

Printers: The content varies. Printer inks may contain for example glycols, isopropanol, ethanol​. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.

Inocybes (Inocybes)

Mushrooms

Many Inocybe –species (for example Deadly fibrecap, Torn fibrecap, White fibrecap) contain muscarine, which can cause symptoms in the nervous system. Usually symptoms begin within 30 min - 2 hours after ingestion. Typical symptoms are sweating, increased salivation, lacrimation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. 

Ingestion of a small amount (less than 2-3 cubes of sugar) does not require any treatment. If ingested in greater amounts administer activated charcoal and seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Inocybe -species. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.​

Insect repellents

Substances

Keywords: OFF, insect repellent, hyttysässä

The content of insect repellents varies. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.​

Iron supplements

Substances

Keywords: Maltofer®, Obsidan®, Retafer®​

A couple of tablets can cause severe poisoning in children. Always contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity!.

Isopropanol

Substances

Even a gulp of isopropanol may cause intoxication for children. If the child drinks liquids containing isopropanol, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.

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