In all cases it is important to get the poison out or to dilute the poison. Remember - If anyone swallows poison it is an emergency. (Any non-food substance is a potential poison.) Always call for help promptly.

Call your physician or poison center promptly.

Swallowed poisons:

1. Make patient vomit, if so directed, but not if:

Patient is unconscious or is having fits.

Swallowed poison is a strong corrosive such as acid or lye. Give liquids.

Swallowed poison contains kerosene, gasoline, lighter fluid, furniture polish or other petroleum distillates (unless it contains dangerous insecticides as well, which must be removed). Give liquids.

2. Directions for making patient vomit (if physician orders):

Give one tablespoonful (one-half ounce) of Syrup of Ipecac for child one (1) year of age, plus at least one cup of water. If no vomiting occurs after 20 minutes, this dose may be repeated one time only.

If no Syrup of Ipecac is available, give water and then try to make patient vomit by gently tickling back of throat with spoon or similar blunt object. Place patient in spanking position when vomiting begins.

3. Do not waste time waiting for vomiting, but transport patient, if indicated, to a medical facility. Bring package or container with intact label and any vomited material.

Eye or skin contact - Wash thoroughly with tap water.

Inhalation - Remove from exposure to fumes.

Call for help promptly.

Be sure to have 1 ounce Syrup of Ipecac in your home.