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(1) Store medicines and products in their original containers. (2) Lock medicines and household products where children cannot see or reach them. (3) Use child-resistant packaging. Replace the caps tightly. (4) Store household products in a different place from food and medicine. (5) Keep purses and briefcases out of children's reach. (6) Read the label before taking or giving medicine. (7) Use medicine only as directed by a healthcare provider.
Check here for tips and articles on poison prevention in toddlers and preschoolers. Install a carbon monoxide alarm. Use child-resistant packaging. Be mindful of these especially hazardous household products: button batteries, antifreeze, windshield washer solution, drain cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, insecticides, gasoline and oils.
Windex products are designed for cleaning glass, outdoor furniture, and hard surfaces. There are many different formulations of Windex. The ingredients vary between products, but they typically contain surfactants, solvents, and dyes. These chemicals are irritating when swallowed and can cause unwanted signs and symptoms including vomiting and abdominal pain.
If it doesn't belong in your eye, it will probably hurt if it gets into your eye - a lot. Irritation, injury, even blindness can result. People get things into their eyes by not reading labels, by using products the wrong way, or by not using protective equipment when it's needed. Rinsing your eyes right away is very important if you get something into them.
Ammonia is a chemical that can be naturally or artificially produced. The toxicity of ammonia depends on its concentration. Most household products containing ammonia are safe when used as directed, but some have the potential to cause burns. Industrial products are typically more concentrated and more likely to cause burns.
Caustic products cause burns on contact with skin, eyes, and the gastrointestinal tract. More than other household products, caustic substances do their damage instantly. Injury cannot be reversed, only treated.
Household bleach is used for cleaning and disinfecting and can also be used in “bleach baths” as a medical treatment for atopic dermatitis. Swallowing, inhaling, or injecting bleach can cause serious medical problems.
More than 1.4 million children get into poisons every year. Preventing poisonings is most important. But, if children do get into a poison, call Poison Control right away. The 24-hour number is 1-800-222-1222.
Most inhalant abusers, though not all, are in their teens. Thousands of household products have been abused by inhalation. Only 25 percent of inhalant abusers treated in emergency room had no effects; many others suffered serious effects or died.
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