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Ethanol
Keywords: Drinkable alcohol, liquor, cider, beer, wine, perfume, aftershave, toner, Septidin®, Neo-Amisept®, Asept®, local antiseptics, Lasol®, Marinol®, window cleaner
Even a gulp of ethanol may cause intoxication for children. If the child drinks alcohol or other liquids containing ethanol, contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.
European destroying angel (Amanita virosa)
Amanita virosa is a deadly poisonous mushroom, which can cause liver failure. Usually symptoms begin within 6-24 hours after ingestion. Severe abdominal pain, vomiting and watery diarrhea are typical symptoms in the beginning.
Ingestion of a small amount (less than a cube of sugar) does not require any treatment. If the ingested amount is more than a cube of sugar, administer activated charcoal and seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Amanita virosa. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.False morel (Gyromitra esculenta)
False morel is poisonous when eaten raw or without adequate preparation. False morel can cause liver failure. Usually symptoms begin within 4-12 hours after ingestion. The typical symptoms in the beginning are vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and headache.
Ingestion of a small amount (less than 2 cubes of sugar) does not require any treatment. If the ingested amount is more than 2-3 cubes of sugar, administer activated charcoal and seek medical assistance. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.
Fertilisers
The content of fertilisers varies. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.
Finger paint
A single dose is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.
Fireworks
Fireworks contain a variety of substances such as gun powder and various metallic salts, which produce the color effects. Ingesting a small amount of these substances is not dangerous. Ingesting a large amount or severe symptoms requires medical attention.
Flower vase water
The water in a vase is nontoxic. Also the “flower food” added to the water is considered harmless.
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria)
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 monitored at home. If ingested in greater amounts, seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Fly agaric. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.
Foreign bodies
Keywords: Shots, coins, metal objects, plastic objects
Swallowed foreign bodies are considered harmless regarding to toxicity. However, they can cause bowel obstruction.
In case of ingestion, contact your primary healthcare center or other emergency unit for more information.
Galerina marginata (Galerina marginata)
Galerina marginata is a poisonous mushroom, which can cause liver failure. Usually symptoms begin within 6-24 hours after ingestion. The typical symptoms in the beginning are severe abdominal pain, vomiting and watery diarrhea.
Ingestion of a small amount (less than a cube of sugar) does not require any treatment. If the ingested amount is more than a cube of sugar, administer activated charcoal and seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Galerina marginata. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards. Galerina marginata can be mistaken for the edible Sheathed woodtuft (Kuehneromyces mutabilis).