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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
The plant is non-toxic.
Fertilisers
The content of fertilisers varies. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.
Ficus, Fig tree (Ficus)
The plant causes local irritation. The plant fluid, or sap, can cause local irritation symptoms, such as stinging and burning at the exposure site. Does not absorb into the body. Rinse the exposed area with water.
Filipendula, Meadowsweet (Filipendula, Spiraea, Astilbe)
The plant is non-toxic.
Finger paint
A single dose is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.
Fireworks
Fireworks contain a variety of substances such as gun powder and various metallic salts, which produce the color effects. Ingesting a small amount of these substances is not dangerous. Ingesting a large amount or severe symptoms requires medical attention.
Flamingo flower (Anthurium)
The plant causes local irritation. The plant fluid, or sap, can cause local irritation symptoms, such as stinging and burning at the exposure site. Does not absorb into the body. Rinse the exposed area with water.
Flower vase water
The water in a vase is nontoxic. Also the “flower food” added to the water is considered harmless.
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria)
Fly agaric is poisonous to the central nervous system (CNS). Typical symptoms are fatigue and disorientation resembling alcohol intoxication. Other symptoms are sweating, increased salivation, vomiting and diarrhea.
If the ingested amount is less than 2 cubes of sugar, the patient can be monitored at home. If ingested in greater amounts, seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Fly agaric. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.
Fool´s parsley (Aethusa cynapium)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.