First Aid & Emergencies
Poisoning Treatment
Call 911 if the person:
- Has collapsed
- Has stopped breathing or is having trouble breathing
- Is having seizures or convulsions
- Is unconscious or not alert
Call Poison Control if:
Call the poison control center at 1-800-222-1222 if the person has done any of these things and is alert:
- Swallowed too much medicine or the wrong kind
- Inhaled poison
- Gotten poison on the skin or in the eye
- Swallowed a household product or other chemical
1. Treat Symptoms as Directed
- Follow the instructions of emergency personnel or poison control.
WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by
Andrew Seibert, MD on October 02, 2011
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