Question 1

how can i find my local poison control center?

Accepted Answer

Call the hospital ER: The hospital emergency room staff will know the number. You may also find it online by doing a search for poison control.

Question 2

poison control center numbers, or poison information center numbers, vary from state to state, or is there one central number?

Accepted Answer

Only one I use: The site for the Nations Capital poison Control Center is htpps:// www.poison.org or 1-800-222-1222. It is the only center I ever use. You can go online for immediate answers to frequently asked questions or to identify common pills. You can also call in &amp; discuss issues with someone there.

Question 3

is classic chapstick poison. if not why does it say contact a poison control center if swallowed.

Accepted Answer

Liability: On the vast majority of things, they recommend calling poison control if there is use different than what is expected - such as eating a chapstick.  As far as i recall, chapstick is pretty much nontoxic, with the main risk being gut upset.

Question 4

what does it mean when a product says call poison control if ingested. should you call if it's trace amounts, a little bit or does it need to be a sip?

Accepted Answer

The amount of: a substance that you need to ingest to cause harm varies depending on the substance, so it makes sense to call poison control if you ingest any amount of a material for which calling poison control is recommended.

Question 5

chapsticks they say keep out of reach of children. if swallowed contact poison control. i mean how can it be poison if it goes on your  lips?

Accepted Answer

It's wax: They can't really say, "eat all you want", because there are chemicals involved, but for the most part it's wax and is totally safe. You brush your teeth with a potentially damaging chemical, but you're supposed to be only taking in a little bit, and not really ingesting it. The same warning is on a number of products like that.

Question 6

scared! accidently took 2 generic pills of singulair (montelukast) 10mg each within seconds of eachother. called poison control & they said it was ok. will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

No concerns: Singulair (montelukast) has a wide margin of safety. A one time double dose may increase your side effects but won't be dangerous.

Question 7

i have a coid. i drank and went to bed. i woke up congested and still tipsy and took alkaseltzer severe sinus congestion. poison control says i'm fine?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: Depends on how much liquor you consumed the night before.  You have a hangover.  Possibly you also caught a chill. Rest drink hit fluids take analgesics and call your doctor. Avoid repeating  the experiencing !

Question 8

called poison control about pouring ammonia in sink then running water then 5 minutes later bleach n ran water. they said safe due to water. true?

Accepted Answer

Poison Control: Poison Control is a reliable source of information. The scenario described is safe as water was run in between chemicals and time elapsed.

Question 9

i took 5-6 30 ml doses of dayquil in 24 hours. should i go to the hospital or call poison control?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Call or Go: I've found that what is said to have been taken is often inaccurate. It's best to be checked. Be very careful in the future to read all labels carefully and follow the directions. I wish you well.

Question 10

do you have to wash all aquaphor lotion or any lotion off hands before eating with hands?  product says call poison control if consumed.

Accepted Answer

No. Do not wash.: If you accidentally brush your teeth with it, DO NOT CALL ANYBODY. If you swallow a spoonful, DO NOT CALL POISON CONTROL or anybody else. No need to wash before OR AFTER use.

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How can i find my local poison control center?

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Poison control center numbers, or poison information center numbers, vary from state to state, or is there one central number?

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Is classic chapstick poison. if not why does it say contact a poison control center if swallowed.

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What does it mean when a product says call poison control if ingested. should you call if it's trace amounts, a little bit or does it need to be a sip?

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Chapsticks they say keep out of reach of children. if swallowed contact poison control. i mean how can it be poison if it goes on your lips?

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Scared! accidently took 2 generic pills of singulair (montelukast) 10mg each within seconds of eachother. called poison control & they said it was ok. will i be ok?

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I have a coid. i drank and went to bed. i woke up congested and still tipsy and took alkaseltzer severe sinus congestion. poison control says i'm fine?

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Called poison control about pouring ammonia in sink then running water then 5 minutes later bleach n ran water. they said safe due to water. true?

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I took 5-6 30 ml doses of dayquil in 24 hours. should i go to the hospital or call poison control?

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Do you have to wash all aquaphor lotion or any lotion off hands before eating with hands? product says call poison control if consumed.

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