Any non-food substance (medicine, plant, chemical) is a potential poison.

More than 90% of poison exposures occur in the home.

Of the more than 2 million poison exposures, 52.7% occur among children younger than 6 years of age.

Prevention:

• Store all medications, household products, personal care products out of reach of children.
• Do not call medicine candy.
• Always store household products in original containers.
• Never leave poisonous cleaning products unattended while using them.

Signs & Symptoms:

• Unusual breath smell, body odor, or odor on clothing
• Excessive drooling
• Stains or blistering around the mouth
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Nausea & vomiting
• Convulsions / Seizures
• Unconsciousness or altered level of consciousness
• Abnormal breathing
• Abnormal pulse
• Watering eyes
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Spilled or empty container

Obtain package or container of suspected poison with intact label to the phone.

Immediately call 9-1-1, they will in turn connect you with poison control. Follow telephone instructions.
Stay Calm.