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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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Inocybes (Inocybes)

Mushrooms

Many Inocybe –species (for example Deadly fibrecap, Torn fibrecap, White fibrecap) contain muscarine, which can cause symptoms in the nervous system. Usually symptoms begin within 30 min - 2 hours after ingestion. Typical symptoms are sweating, increased salivation, lacrimation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. 

Ingestion of a small amount (less than 2-3 cubes of sugar) does not require any treatment. If ingested in greater amounts administer activated charcoal and seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Inocybe -species. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.​

Insect repellents

Substances

Keywords: OFF, insect repellent, hyttysässä

The content of insect repellents varies. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.​

Iron supplements

Substances

Keywords: Maltofer®, Obsidan®, Retafer®​

A couple of tablets can cause severe poisoning in children. Always contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity!.

Isopropanol

Substances

Even a gulp of isopropanol may cause intoxication for children. If the child drinks liquids containing isopropanol, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.

Ketoprofen

Substances

Keywords: Keto®, Ketomex®, Ketorin®, Orudis®, painkiller

2 tablets as a single dose is neither likely to cause symptoms of poisoning nor require special treatment. If the ingested amount is higher, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.

Levothyroxine

Substances

Keywords: Thyroxin®​

When the ingested amount is less than 4mg of levothyroxine (less than 40 tablets containing 0.1mg, or less than 160 tablets containing 25mcg of levothyroxine), symptoms are mild and do not require specific treatment.

However, if the person develops notable symptoms (temperature rises during the next 24 hours, for example), seek medical assistance.

Liberty cap (Psilocybe semilanceata)

Mushrooms

Liberty cap is poisonous to the central nervous system (CNS). Disorientation, dizziness and hallucinations occur rapidly after ingestion. Maximum of two ingested mushrooms does not require any treatment.

If ingested in greater amounts, seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Liberty cap. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.​

Magnet

Substances

​​Swallowed magnet is considered harmless regarding to toxicity. However, it can cause bowel obstruction like other foreign bodies. 

In case of ingestion, contact your primary healthcare center or other emergency unit for more information.

NB! If several magnets or magnet and another metal object are ingested, seek medical assistance without delay. Attraction may cause serious damage in the bowel.

Makeup

Substances

Keywords: lipstick, mascara, powder, concealer, foundation cream, rouge, sun powder, eye shadow, eyeliner, eyebrow pencil

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

Matches

Substances

A single dose of less than 20 ingested match end coatings is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.

Matchbox striking surfaces are considered harmless as a single dose. Does not require treatment.​

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