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Plastic
Orally: Plastic is not toxic when ingested, but may cause suffocation if the swallowed pieces are large.
Inhaled: In fires, the burning plastic produces highly toxic vapours.
Melted plastic: Polyethylene is one of the most common plastics. A typical thermoplastic, it is used in household items and packaging, for example. When polyethylene melts, it is not considered toxic.
Rat poison
In small children, ingesting even a small amount of rat poison is sufficient to cause symptoms. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.
Remo-Wax® ear drops
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
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.
Shoe care products
Shoe dyes and polishes may contain dangerous solvents. Shoe polishes contains petroleum products, but in solid form, they can be considered relatively harmless.
Silica gel (desiccant)
A single dose is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.
Sleeping pills
An extremely hazardous group. Always contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity!
Snus and nicotine pouch
Even a small amount may cause symptoms in a child. Contact the Poison Information Centre to confirm toxicity.
Soap
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.
Soda
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.