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Home treatment:

DO NOT INDUCE EMESIS (VOMITING)!

If on skin ,or in 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.

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, inhaled, or contacted
• the amount swallowed, inhaled, or contacted

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring the poison container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room:

Some or all of the following procedures may performed:

• for swallowed poison:
  • Give fluids.
  • Treat the symptoms.

• for inhalation:
  • Treat the symptoms.
  • Give oxygen.

Expectations (prognosis):

Prognosis will depend on how rapidly the acid was diluted. Extensive damage to the mouth, throat, and stomach are possible. The ultimate outcome will depend on the extent of this damage.