Talcum powder

Home treatment:

If on the skin, remove it by washing the area. Call Poison Control for guidance.

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

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:

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

What to expect at the emergency room:

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

• Administer activated charcoal.
• Use gastric lavage.
• Give liquids by mouth.
• Perform dialysis.
• Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

None. listed. If boric is acid present, its' concentration is diluted by other ingredients.