The Poisons Dictionary A-C defines the poisonous or toxic ingredients in these substances and identifies symptoms associated with them. Whether you're experiencing symptoms associated with an acetominophen overdose, bee poison or carbon monoxide, learn what to do in case of poisoning, what to tell Poison Control and what to expect at the emergency room.
Brompheniramine overdose, caused by taking large amounts of this antihistamine, leads to fever and vomiting but is rarely fatal. Learn about brompheniramine overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options. See more »
Apis venenum purum poisoning, from a bee, wasp, or yellow jacket sting, causes pain at site of sting but induces a fatal allergic reaction in people with bee allergies. Learn more about apis venenum purum poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and
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Black widow spider poisoning, caused by neurotoxins found in the venom, leads to dull muscle pain and swelling but is only fatal to young children. Learn about black widow spider poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Acetaminophen and codeine overdose, caused by excessive drug consumption, can cause deadly liver failure without an antidote. Learn about acetaminophen and codeine overdose symptoms, poison control numbers, and treatment options.
See more »Acetaminophen overdose, poisoning caused by excessive consumption, must be treated at a hospital immediately after overdose symptoms occur. Learn more about acetaminophen overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Acetomeroctol, an antiseptic mercurial, overdose leads to respiratory and digestive problems if not treated within a week of ingestion. Learn about acetomeroctol overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Acetone poisoning occurs when a cleaning agent or nail polish remover is ingested leading to impaired breathing and death if not rapidly treated. Learn about acetone poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Adrenergic bronchodilators overdose, poisoning from inhaled medications, leads to fever, spasms, and nausea and requires hospital care. Learn about adrenergic bronchodilators overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »After Shave Poisoning information from HowStuffWorks. Learn the symptoms of After Shave Poisoning and what to do in case of After Shave Poisoning.
See more »Aloe poisoning, caused by ingestion, can cause respiratory complications or abdominal pain. Learn about the symptoms and emergency contacts.
See more »Aminophylline overdose, poisoning from aminophylline ingestion, leads to nausea and psychosis with some symptoms occurring 12 hours after overdose. Learn about aminophylline overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Amitriptyline and Perphenazine overdose, poisoning from excessive amitriptylene and perphenazine drug intake, with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about Amitriptyline and Perphenazine overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Adepril overdose, caused by excessive amitriptyline hydrochloride ingestion, is an extremely serious poisoning requiring rapid hospital treatment. Learn about adepril overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Ammonia poisoning, caused by swallowing or inhaling ammonia, leads to chemical burns and severe chest pain depending on strength of ammonia. Learn about ammonia poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Ammonium hydroxide poisoning has symptoms similar to ammonia poisoning except damage to stomach and throat continues for weeks often causing death. Learn about ammonium hydroxide poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Anti-rust products poisoning, a result of inhaling or ingesting anti-rust products, leads to severe internal organ damage which can be fatal. Learn about anti-rust poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Antidiarrheal agent overdose, poisoning from antidiarrheal agents with atropine, leads to respiratory issues and can be fatal to children. Learn about antidiarrheal agent overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Antifreeze poisoning, caused by antifreeze ingestion, is extremely toxic and causes permanent brain damage or vision loss as well as death. Learn about antifreeze poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Asphalt can be touched, swallowed or inhaled leading to internal burning and swelling and requires rapid hospital treatment to prevent death. Learn about asphalt symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Acetylsalicylic acid overdose, poisoning from excessive aspirin ingestion, leads to convulsions and vomiting and requires hospital treatment. Learn about acetylsalicylic acid overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Automatic dishwasher soap poisoning, due to ingestion, leads to pain and burning of internal organs with death possible if extensive damage is caused. Learn about automatic dishwasher soap poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment optio
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