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Home treatment:

If on the skin, remove by washing the area. If swallowed, induce vomiting unless the patient is unconscious. Before inducing emesis (vomiting) contact Poison Control to verify that is what should be done.

If instructed to induce emesis, proceed as follows or as otherwise instructed:

Give the usual dose of ipecac syrup: 15 milliliters (ml) or 1 TABLEspoonful for children and 30 ml (2 TABLEspoonsful) for adults. Follow with 1/2 glass or 4 ounces (oz.) of water for children and 8 -12 oz. of water for adults. Repeat one more time in 1/2 hour if emesis has not occurred.

Before calling emergency:

Determine the following:

• 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:

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

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

Expectations (prognosis):

Death is extremely rare.