Has the person collapsed, stopped or having difficulty breathing, or is unconscious?

• Call 911 or your local emergency number right away.

Inhaled Poison?

• Get to fresh air right away.
• Avoid breathing fumes.
• Open doors and windows wide.
• Call 1-800-222-1222.

Poison on the Skin?

• Take off any clothing that the poison touched.
• Rinse skin with running water for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Wash gently with soap and water and rinse.
• Call 1-800-222-1222.

Poison in the Eyes?

• Remove any contact lenses.
• Rinse eyes:
  - with lukewarm (not hot) running water
  - for 5 to 10 minutes
  - about 2 to 3 inches from the eye.
• If possible, add 1 tsp of salt for every pint or 2 cups of water.
• Have patient blink as much as possible while rinsing.
• Do not force the eyelid open.
• If poison only got in one eye, keep the poisoned eye down so that the water runs away from the other eye.
• Call 1-800-222-1222.

Swallowed the wrong medicine or too much medicine?

• Do not give or take anything until calling for advice.
• Call 1-800-222-1222.

Swallowed something that's not food or medicine?

• Drink a small amount of milk or water -- unless unconscious, having convulsions or cannot swallow.
• Call 1-800-222-1222.

Note: We recommend that you keep on hand a one ounce bottle of Syrup of Ipecac for each child or grandchild in the home. Use on the advice from the Washington Poison Center, emergency department or a physician.