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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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Table salt

Substances

Keywords: salt, sodium chloride

If the amount ingested is less than half teaspoon, no treatment is required. If symptoms (eg. intense thirst) develop, seek medical assistance.​​ If the amount ingested is greater, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.

Talc

Substances

A single dose of ingested talcum powder is considered harmless.

Thermometers

Substances

The coloured liquids used in thermometers are solvents. The amount of solvent in a thermometer is so small that treatment is not required.

Toothpaste

Substances

With fluoridine: The amount of fluoridine varies between toothpastes. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.

Without fluoridine: A single dose is considered harmless

Turpentine, white spirit

Substances

Keywords: genuine turpentine, mineral turpentine, petroleum products

Mineral turpentine: Household turpentine or white spirit is usually mineral turpentine. See: Petroleum products. 

Genuine wood turpentine often used by artists is more toxic than mineral turpentine (white spirit). If the ingested amount is known to be small, monitor the patient at home. However, if symptoms (such as disorientation, coughing, vomiting or shallow breathing) develop, seek medical assistance without delay.

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