Sulfuric acid

Home treatment:

DO NOT INDUCE EMESIS (VOMITING).

If on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.

If swallowed, drink water or milk IMMEDIATELY. If the patient is vomiting, keep giving water or milk. Give milk of magnesia (if on hand)- 4-6 oz.

For inhalation poisoning, remove the patient to fresh air.

Before calling emergency:

Determine the following information:

• the patient's age, weight, and condition
• the name of the product (as well as the ingredients and strength if known)
• the time it was swallowed
• the amount swallowed
• Call 911, Poison Control, or the local emergency number:

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room:

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

• for swallowed poison:
  • Give fluids.
  • Give milk of magnesia.
  • Treat the symptoms.

• for inhalation:
  • Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

The prognosis (probable outcome) will be dependent on how rapidly the acid was diluted and neutralized. Extensive damage to the mouth, throat, and stomach are possible. The ultimate outcome will be dependent on the extent of this damage.