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Variegated pineapple (Ananas comosus ’Variegatus’)
The plant is non-toxic.
Vervain (Verbena)
The plant is non-toxic.
Vetch (Vicia)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Tufted Vetch (Vicia cracca) is non-toxic.
Viburnum (Viburnum)
The plant is non-toxic.
Vicks VapoRub®
Even a small amount can cause poisoning in children. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.
Vinegar
Keywords: household vinegar, wine vinegar, white vinegar
Standard household vinegar can be mildly irritating. If ingested, dilute the vinegar by offering a small amount of water or milk.
Vinegar/acetic acid exceeding 10 per cent is highly irritating or corrosive.
Violet (Viola)
The plant is non-toxic.
Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms. The plant contains toxic oxalates. Symptoms of poisoning reported include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. If large amounts have been ingested and severe abdominal symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
Viscaria, Catchfly (Viscaria)
The plant is non-toxic.
Vitamins
Keywords: Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Water-soluble vitamins (Vitamins B and C) are considered harmless as a single dose. Does not require treatment.
Fat-soluble vitamins (Vitamins A, D, E and K) are considered harmless as a single dose. Overdosed product should pause for as many days as extra dose have been taken.
Most vitamin products contain sweeteners (e.g. xylitol and sorbitol) that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms in large amounts.
In case of long-term (repeatedly) overdose, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.