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Poison Information Center

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At the Poison Information Center, we respond by phone to questions concerning the prevention and treatment of acute cases of poisoning in humans. We are a nationwide service operating on a 24/7 basis, serving both ordinary citizens and health care professionals.

Look up information about poisonous substances

First aid instructions





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Unfortunately, we do not have the expertise available to provide general advice on medications or foods, or on the treatment of illnesses or allergies. We also do not treat patients or identify toxins.​​​​​

In other cases, please select an expert in the list below:

  • Questions about medications not related to overdoses: pharmacies.
  • Questions about animals: your own vet or a vet on call.
  • Allergies, treatment of illnesses, and general health care advice: your local health care helpline, your local health center, or other emergency clinic.
  • Food poisoning: your local health center or other emergency clinic.
  • General information on foods: municipal food authorities.
  • Information on medications and other external factors with a harmful impact on fertility, fetuses, and newborn infants: Teratological information service.

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