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Substances, plants and mushrooms

The list contains the most frequently asked about and most common causes of poisoning in humans. You can search for items by typing in a search word. If you do not find the item you are looking for, you may call the Poison Information Center 0800 147 111 to check if it is poisonous.

Plant and mushroom species and genera are listed depending on whether all species of a genus are poisonous or only some. Unfortunately, the Poison Information Center is not able to identify plants and mushrooms over the phone. Identification should always take place on the spot.

In addition to books on mushroom identification, mushroom experts can help you identify mushrooms. Experts can be found via mycological societies and the Martha Organization, for example.

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Acetone

Substances

If one has had a gulp or two, give him/her something to drink to dilute the acetone. If the ingested amount is larger or symptoms such as drowsiness occur, seek medical assistance.​

Acetylsalicylic acid

Substances

Keywords: Aspirin®, Disperin®, Primaspan®, Finrexin®

A single dose not exceeding 100mg/kg of body weight is harmless and does not require treatment. If the ingested amount is over 100mg/ kg of body weight, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.

Aluminium foil

Substances

A single dose is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.​

Ant traps

Substances

Ant traps contain only small amounts of toxic ingredients. Does not require treatment.​

Antibiotics

Substances

Keywords: Amorion®, Amoxin®, Kefalex®, Kefexin®, Zithromax®, V-pen®

Taking a few pills or gulps of any antibiotic intended for children is not considered harmful. However, ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhoea, which can be treated at home. If large amounts of antibiotics have been ingested, contact the Poison Information Centre.

Artificial sweeteners

Substances

Keywords: xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, stevia, aspartame

A single dose is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.​

In large amounts, sweeteners may cause temporary gastrointestinal symptoms

Ash

Substances

​A single dose is considered harmless.

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