Contac lens products
Home treatment:
Do not induce emesis (vomiting) unless instructed to do so by Poison Control or by a physician.
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 an adult. Follow with 1/2 glass or 4 ounces (oz.) of water for children or 8 to 12 oz. of water for adults. Repeat 1 more time in 1/2 hour if emesis has not occurred.
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. 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:
Expectations (prognosis):
The prognosis (probable outcome):
Ingestion of contact lens products is unlikely to produce serious symptoms. Soft contact lens cleaning products may contain papain which can cause allergic reaction or damage the oral mucosa (inside of the mouth). Contact lens cleaners may cause eye damage if accidentally put into the eye.
Concentrations of most other ingredients are insufficient to cause problems.
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