P Poisons

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Description
Paints - emulsion type

Emulsion-based paints are usually known as "deck paints" and are sold for home use.

Paints - lacquer and varnish removers

This article discusses the harmful effects from swallowing or breathing in (sniffing) products to remove paint, lacquer, or varnish.

Para-aminobenzoic acid

Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) is a naturally occurring substance that is often used in sunscreen products.

Paradichlorobenzene poisoning

Paradichlorobenzene is a white, solid chemical with a very strong odor.

Paraffin poisoning

Paraffin is a solid waxy substance used to make candles and other items.

Pencil erasers

A pencil eraser is a piece of rubber attached to the end of a pencil.

Pencil swallowing

Pencils are writing instruments.

Pentazocine overdose

Pentazocine is a medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Pentobarbital overdose

Pentobarbital is sedative, which is a medicine that makes you sleepy.

Peppermint oil overdose

Peppermint oil is an oil made from the peppermint plant.

Periactin overdose

Periactin is an antihistamine drug, which is used to relieve allergy symptoms.

Petroleum jelly overdose

Petroleum jelly is a semisolid mixture of fat-based substances made from petroleum.

Phencyclidine overdose

Phencyclidine, or PCP, is an illegal street drug that can cause hallucinations.

Phenindamine overdose

Phenindamine is a type of medication called an antihistamine, which helps relieve allergy symptoms.

Pheniramine overdose

Pheniramine is a type of medication called an antihistamine, which helps relieve allergy symptoms.

Phenobarbital overdose

Phenobarbital is a medicine used to treat epilepsy, anxiety, and insomnia.

Phenothiazine overdose

Phenothiazine is a medication used to treat serious mental and emotional disorders.

Phenylbutazone overdose

Phenylbutazone is a very powerful anti-inflammatory drug.

Phenytoin overdose

Phenytoin is a medicine used to treat convulsions and seizures.

Philodendron

Philodendron is a flowering houseplant.

Photographic fixative poisoning

Photographic fixatives are chemicals used to develop photographs.

Pine oil poisoning

Pine oil is a germ-killer and disinfectant.

Piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins poisoning

Piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins is an ingredient found in medications to kill lice.

Piroxicam overdose

Piroxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and swelling.

Plastic casting resin poisoning

This is poisoning from eating or swallowing plastic casting resin.

Plastic resin hardener poisoning

This is poisoning from swallowing or eating a plastic resin hardener.

Poinsettia

Poinsettia poisoning occurs when someone touches the sap of the poinsettia plant or eats parts of the plant.

Poison control center - emergency number

For a POISON EMERGENCY call:

1-800-222-1222

ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES

This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning.

Poison ivy - oak - sumac

Poison ivy, oak, or sumac poisoning is an allergic reaction that results from touching the sap of these plants.

Poisoning - fish and shellfish

This article describes a group of different conditions caused by eating contaminated fish and seafood.

Pokeweed poisoning

Pokeweed is a flowering plant.

Potassium carbonate poisoning

Potassium carbonate is a white powder used to make soap, glass, and other items.

Potassium hydroxide poisoning

This article discusses poisoning from swallowing or touching potassium hydroxide or products that contain this chemical.

Potato poisoning - green tubers and sprouts

Potato poisoning occurs when someone eats the green tubers or new sprouts of the potato plant.

Promethazine overdose

Promethazine is a medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting.

Propane poisoning

Propane is a colorless and odorless flammable gas.

Propoxyphene overdose

Propoxyphene is medicine used to relieve pain.

Propyl alcohol

Propyl alcohol is a clear liquid commonly used as a germ killer (antiseptic).

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