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Poisoning may be prevented
Medicines
Chemical substances
In all households, there is a variety of products that are poisonous or in other ways harmful. Accidental use or consumption of
these products may lead to poisoning that in the worst cases
may be life threatening.
Children of age 1 – 4 years are especially prone to poisonings.
In case of accidents, it is very important to know how to react,
in order to minimize damage. Often, you will not need to do
anything – but sometimes it may be important to give the child
something to drink, to flood eyes or skin, or to react in other
ways.
The most harmful medicines may be extremely dangerous
for children. Even one tablet intended for adults may cause
severe poisoning in a child.
Other medicines are not very dangerous. A child may eat as
many as 20 fluorine tablets, birth control tablets, or multivitamin tablets (without iron), without showing any
symptoms.
Medicines that are sold without prescription may also cause
poisoning.
You will find a variety of chemical substances in all households – for use in the house, the car or the garden.
Correct storing of these products is important in order to
prevent poisoning accidents.
Drain openers and stove detergents are examples of
products that may cause serious chemical burns if they are
swallowed, or get in contact with the eyes or the skin.
Petroleum products, such as lamp oil, white spirit and petrol
may even in small quantities cause serious damage to the
lungs if they enter the respiration system by swallowing.
Some medicines and
chemicals may be dangerous even in small quantities. Swift medical treatment may be important.
Do not wait for symptoms
of poisoning to occur before you ask for help and
advice:
Call Giftinformasjonen
(The Poison Information): 22 59 13 00 – this
line is open and answered by qualified
personnel, around the
clock. Alternatively, seek
medical advice from a
general practitioner (GP)
or an emergency room
(legevakt). In case of
serious/ life threatening
symptoms, call the emergency services at 113.
It is easy to reduce the risk of Simple things you can
poisoning accidents at home. do to reduce the risk of
poisoning accidents at
home.
• Always keep all medicines out of reach
• Always check the label before you administer medicine to
children, in order to avoid confusion. Show extra care when
administering medicine at nighttime
• Always follow the doctor’s instructions when administering
medicine. Read the instructions carefully to ensure that you
give the child the appropriate amount
• Refer to medicines by their proper name, do not call them
candies or sweets
• Pay attention when you have guests or are away from your
home. Children may, in unguarded moments, find medicines that are easily accessible, for example in unattended
handbags
• Store chemical products safely, out of reach and out of sight
for children. Dangerous products should be kept in locked
cupboards.
What to do in emergencies?
• Call Giftinformasjonen: 22 59 13 00 or seek
medical help
• Keep packaging or remains of the substance that
has caused the problem, so that you may give accurate information when you call.
• Giftinformasjonen will be able to give you advice
on what to do, but remember:
In cases of unconsciousness:
• Call 113
• Make sure the child can and does breathe freely.
113 will guide you in life saving when necessary.
• Keep everything in original, labeled containers. Never
transfer products to cups or soft drink bottles.
• Remember that child-resistant packaging is not child-proof.
Children may be able to open containers even if they are
made to be resistant.
• Whilst in use, never leave products in reach or unattended.
• Labeling on the packaging may be misguiding. Products
may be poisonous even if they are not marked with
danger/warning symbols.
Swallowed poison
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• Quick administration of activated charcoal may
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very large range of products, and has experience in assessment of risk of poisoning.
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prevent and stop serious reactions in case of
poisoning
Contact Giftinformasjonen or a GP before
administering activated charcoal to a child
Vomiting should in general not be induced at
home, and never in cases of convulsions or when
the child has swallowed petroleum products or
products that cause chemical burns
If a child has swallowed white spirit, ignition fuel or
other petroleum based products, give the child 1-2
tablespoons of cream, melted ice cream or
vegetable oil in order to prevent serious damage to
the lungs
When a child has swallowed products that cause
chemical burns, immediately rinse their mouth and
give 1 to 2 glasses to drink