Calcium phosphate
Home treatment:
Calcium phosphate is generally considered to be relatively nontoxic. Call Poison Control for more information.
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 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:
Note: Patient may not have to be seen in the emergency room.
Expectations (prognosis):
Recovery is very likely, because this product is relatively nontoxic.
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