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Sleeping pills
An extremely hazardous group. Always contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity!
Snakeshead Lily (Fritillaria meleagris)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)
The plant is non-toxic.
Sneezeweed (Helenium)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms. If the berries were tasted, monitoring at home is sufficient. If more symptoms develop, including severe vomiting, seek medical attention.
Snowdrop (Galanthus)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Snowflakes (Leucojum)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Snus and nicotine pouch
Even a small amount may cause symptoms in a child. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.
Soap
Keywords: Shampoo, hand soap, shower gel
When accidentally ingested, the dose is typically small. No treatment is required. Rinse the mouth. Avoid copious drinking because of excessive foaming.
Soda
Keywords: Corrosive substances, smelling salt
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonite). Does not require treatment when ingested in small amounts (one teaspoon). If the ingested amount is greater, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.
Washing soda (sodium carbonite) is corrosive substance. It is used for example in paint removals and smelling salts.