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Antibiotics
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.
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Whole stones ingested: no risk of poisoning. Crushed stones ingested: toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms. Other parts of the plant (such as flowers or leaves) are non-toxic.
Aralia (Aralia)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Ardisia, Christmas berry (Ardisia crenata)
The plant is non-toxic.
Arnica (Arnica)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Arnica (Arnica)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Aronia (Aronia)
The plant is non-toxic.
Arrowhead plant (Syngonium)
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.
Artificial sweeteners
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
Ash
A single dose is considered harmless.