Ink eradicator

Home treatment:

DO NOT INDUCE EMESIS (VOMITING).
If the product is on the skin, wash with lots of water. If it was swallowed, give milk, ice cream, or an antacid.

Before calling emergency:

Determine the following information:

• the patient's age, weight, and condition
• the name of the product (ingredients and strengths 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 person to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. 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:

• Give milk or antacids.
• Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

There is a good chance of recovery if proper treatment is given soon after the poison was swallowed.