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The Poisons Dictionary D-F defines the poisonous or toxic ingredients in these substances and identifies symptoms associated with them. Whether you're experiencing symptoms associated with drain cleaner poisoning, elephant ear or fire-ant, learn what to do in case of poisoning, what to tell Poison Control and what to expect at the emergency room.

Featured Article:  Deodorant Poisoning

Deodorant poisoning can cause breathing problems, abdominal pain, or vomiting and in severe cases, death can occur up to 1 week after ingestion. Learn about deodorant poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options. See more »

Dyes - Cloth

Cloth dye poisoning, unless caused by the ingestion of corrosive alkalis, is generally due to non-toxic substances with a full recovery expected. Learn about cloth dye poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Elephant Ear

Elephant ear poisoning, a type of plant poisoning caused by asparagine, leads to burning and swelling of exposed areas but is rarely fatal. Learn about elephant ear poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Estrogen Overdose

Estrogen overdose, caused by excessive birth control pill consumption, can lead to vaginal bleeding or vomiting and nausea. Learn about estrogen overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Ethanol Overdose

Ethanol overdose, poisoning from excessive alcohol intoxication, may cause slurred speech, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Learn about ethanol overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Ethylene Glycol

Ethylene glycol poisoning, due to antifreeze ingestion, may cause rapid breathing, vomiting, or permanent brain damage and can fatal without rapid treatment. Learn about ethylene glycol poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Eucalyptus Oil Overdose

Eucalyptus oil overdose may cause kidney damage or impair respiratory functions and can be fatal without rapid medical care. Learn about eucalyptus oil overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Eugenol Oil Overdose

Clove oil overdose, also called eugenol oil poisoning, causes kidney damage and burning of exposed areas that require prompt medical care. Learn about clove oil overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Face Powder

Face powder poisoning, due to talcum powder or baking soda exposure, may cause breathing problems or throat and eye burns. Learn about face powder poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Fenoprofen Calcium Overdose

Fenoprofen calcium overdose may cause stomach pain or seizures and can be fatal if extensive kidney damage is incurred. Learn about fenoprofen calcium overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Fertilizers And Household Plant Foods

Fertilizers and household plant food poisoning, caused by nitrates in the fertilizer, can lead to burns or stomach pain. Learn about fertilizers and household plant food poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Fire-ant

Fire ant poisoning, due to the fire ant venom, causes skin irritation around the bite site and can trigger severe allergic reactions. Learn about fire ant poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Fluoride Overdose

Fluoride overdose can lead to respiratory complications, abdominal pain, or seizures and requires rapid medical care. Learn about fluoride overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Fluxes

Fluxes poisoning, due to acid soldering flux overdose, can cause swelling or burning of exposed organs and may be fatal without rapid treatment. Learn about fluxes poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Foxglove Poisoning

Foxglove Poisoning information from HowStuffWorks. Learn the symptoms of Foxglove Poisoning and what to do in case of Foxglove Poisoning.

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Fuel Oil

Fuel oil poisoning, caused by hydrocarbons found in fuel oil, may cause extensive throat and stomach damage with death dependent on extent of damage. Learn about fuel oil poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Funnel-web Spider

Funnel web spider poisoning, due to the venom released in a bite, leads to facial numbness and pain at the bite site that can fatal without an anti-venom. Learn about funnel web spider poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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Furniture Polish

Furniture polish poisoning, caused by hydrocarbons, leads to swelling or burning of exposed areas that can be fatal if extensive damage is incurred. Learn about furniture polish poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.

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