Substances, plants and mushrooms

In small doses, ear drops accidentally administered orally are harmless and do not require special treatment.​ In the eye: Rinse with plenty of water for about 15 minutes. If symptoms (such as severe pain, swelling, sensitivity to light or tearing) develop during the next hours, take the patient to the doctor.

Salbutamol 0.4mg/ml is harmless, when the dose is less than 20ml and does not require treatment. Typical side effects and symptoms of salbutamol poisoning include e.g. flushed skin, tremors and gastrointestinal symptoms. If the ingested amount is over 20ml, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.

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

An extremely hazardous group. Always contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity!​

Even a small amount may cause symptoms in a child. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.​

Keywords: Shampoo, hand soap, shower gel

When accidentally ingested, the dose is typically small. No treatment is required. Rinse the mouth. Avoid copious drinking because of excessive foaming. 

Keywords: Corrosive substances, smelling salt

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonite). Does not require treatment when ingested in small amounts (one teaspoon).​ If the ingested amount is greater, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.​

Washing soda (sodium carbonite) is corrosive substance. It is used for example in paint removals and smelling salts.​

Keywords: Fludent®, Xerodent®

Doses of less than 20 fluoride tablets per kg of body weight (0.25mg tablets) are considered harmless. Sufficient treatment includes not taking fluoride tablets for a period of time corresponding to the recommended daily dose and the actual ingested amount. The products contain sweeteners, which may cause gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhoea.

If the ingested amount is more than 20 tablets per kg of body weight, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.