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Bafucin®
Ingesting a single dose of less than 25 tablets does not usually cause signs or symptoms of poisoning. However, Bafucin® tablets contain sorbitol, which may cause gastrointestinal symptoms in large doses. The gastrointestinal symptoms can be treated at home.
Batteries
Batteries may cause severe chemical burns.
Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity
Bepanthen®
Bepanthen® creams contain dexpanthenol, which is converted to vitamin B when applied to the skin. A single dose of dexpanthenol is not toxic. In large amounts, creams may cause gastrointestinal symptoms. However, these do not require treatment.
Blu-Tack
A single dose is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.
Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria)
Swimming in water contaminated with blue-green algae may cause symptoms of poisoning to people. Drinking water that is contaminated with blue-green algae or using it in cooking, for washing up, in the sauna or for bathing or washing may also cause symptoms of poisoning.
Symptoms: In Finland, symptoms associated with blue-green algae have been mild. The most common symptoms include abdominal symptoms, skin symptoms and flu-like symptoms. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea have been described as abdominal symptoms. Abdominal symptoms usually subside in a few days. Skin and flu symptoms develop more slowly and may last longer than abdominal symptoms. A rash, itching and stinging have been described as skin symptoms. Flu-like symptoms include a blocked or runny nose, a sore throat, a headache and fever. Blue-green algae may cause an eye or ear infection.
Treatment: Wash the exposed areas with clean water and soap. Rinse the eyes with clean water. Care at home is usually sufficient for symptoms caused by blue-green algae. If necessary, use pain relief or an antipyretic drug. If the symptoms are severe and do not disappear within a week, contact a doctor. If you develop symptoms of an eye or ear infection, you should contact a doctor.
Brown fly agaric (Amanita regalis)
Brown fly agaric is poisonous to the central nervous system (CNS). Typical symptoms are fatigue and disorientation, resembling alcohol intoxication. Other symptoms are sweating, increased salivation, vomiting and diarrhea.
If the ingested amount is less than 2 cubes of sugar, the patient can be observed at home. If ingested in greater amounts, seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Brown fly agaric. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.
Brown rollrim (Paxillus involutus)
Brown rollrim can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Repeated ingestion of Brown rollrim can lead to hypersensitivity, which can cause kidney and liver failure.
Ingestion of a small amount (less than 2-3 cubes of sugar) does not require any treatment. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Brown rollrim. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.
Button cell batteries
Whenever a child is suspected of having ingested button cell battery, seek immediate medical assistance.
Button cell battery may cause serious corrosion damage in bowel.