Poisons

Poison
Description
Acetaminophen and codeine overdose

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and codeine is a prescription pain medicine.

Acetaminophen overdose

Acetaminophen overdose is one of the most common poisonings worldwide.

Acetone poisoning

Acetone is a chemical used in many household products.

Adrenergic bronchodilator overdose

Adrenergic bronchodilators are inhaled medicines that help open up the air passages.

Aftershaves

Aftershave is a lotion, gel, or liquid applied to the face after shaving.

Aloe

Aloe is an extract from the aloe plant that is used in many skincare products.

Aminophylline overdose

Aminophylline or theophylline are medicines used to prevent and treat wheezing and other breathing difficulties caused lung diseases such as asthma.

Amitriptyline and perphenazine overdose

Amitriptyline and perphenazine is a combination drug that is sometimes prescribed for patients with depression, agitation, or anxiety.

Amitriptyline hydrochloride overdose

Amitriptyline hydrochloride is a type of prescription medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant.

Ammonia poisoning

Ammonia is a strong, colorless gas.

Ammonium hydroxide poisoning

Ammonium hydroxide is a colorless liquid chemical solution that forms when ammonia dissolves in water.

Anti-rust products

Anti-rust product poisoning occurs when someone breathes in or swallows anti-rust products.

Anticoagulant rodenticides poisoning

Anticoagulant rodenticides are very poisonous products used to kill rats.

Antidiarrheal agent overdose

Antidiarrheal agents are drugs used to treat loose, watery, and frequent stools.

Antifreeze poisoning

Antifreeze is a liquid used to cool engines.

Asphalt cement

Asphalt is a brownish-black liquid petroleum material that hardens when it cools.

Aspirin overdose

An overdose of aspirin means you have too much aspirin in your body.

Automatic dishwasher soap - poisoning

Automatic dishwasher soap poisoning refers to illness that occurs when you eat or swallow soap used in automatic dishwashers, such as those found in homes.

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