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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.

Featured Article: Antifreeze

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 »

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Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll poisoning, due to excessive ingestion, causes diarrhea and stomach cramps but is not life threatening. Learn about chlorophyll poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

Chlorpromazine Overdose

Chlorpromazine poisoning, due to anti-psychotic medication overdose, causes hypothermia, hypotension, and seizures requiring rapid medical care. Learn about chlorpromazine poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

Clinitest Tablets Poisoning

Anhydrous Benedict’s reagent poisoning, caused by swallowing clinitest tablets, leads to throat and mouth burns and abdominal pain possibly causing death. Learn about Anhydrous Benedict’s reagent poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatmen

Cobalt

Cobalt overdose causes mild shortness of breath, nausea, and skin irritation but severe damage can occur after frequent long-term exposure. Learn about cobalt overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

Codeine Overdose

Codeine overdose, caused by prescription pain relievers, leads to respiratory complications and seizures, requiring prompt medical care. Learn about codeine overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

Cold Wave Lotion Poisoning

Cold wave lotion poisoning, also called thioglycolate poisoning, causes abdominal pain and vomiting but is rarely fatal. Learn about cold wave lotion poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

Colognes

Cologne poisoning causes respiratory and nervous system complications that require prompt medical care. Learn about cologne poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

Compazine Overdose

Compazine Overdose information from HowStuffWorks. Learn the symptoms of Compazine Overdose and what to do in case of Compazine Overdose.

Contac Overdose

Contac overdose leads to fever, rapid heartbeat, and tremors that require medical care with a full recovery expected. Learn about Contac overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

Copper Poisoning

Copper poisoning may cause vomiting, abdominal pain, or jaundice that requires prompt medical care. Learn about copper poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

Corticosteroids Overdose

Corticosteroid overdose may cause leg swelling, skin irritation, or psychosis but symptoms mainly occur due to long-term therapeutic use of these drugs. Learn about corticosteroid overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

Cuticle Remover Poisoning

Cuticle remover poisoning may cause severe pain in the stomach or throat and in severe cases continual damage or death may occur up to 1 month later. Learn about cuticle remover poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

Cyanoacrylates

Crazy glue overdose, also called cyanoacrylates poisoning, causes skin tissue to stick together but should come apart after 1-4 days. Learn about crazy glue overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

Cyproheptadine Overdose

Cyproheptadine overdose may lead to blurred vision, hypotension, or seizures but antihistamine overdose are rarely fatal. Learn about cyproheptadine overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.