Learn about Poison

The most common poisons among children

  • cosmetics and personal care products
  • cleaning substances
  • pain medicine/fever-reducers
  • coins, thermometers
  • plants
  • diaper care, acne preparations, antiseptics
  • cough and cold preparations
  • pesticides
  • vitamins
  • gasstrointestinal preparations
  • antimicrobials
  • arts, crafts and office supplies
  • antihistamines
  • hormones and hormone antagonists (diabetes medications, contraceptives)
  • hydrocarbons (lamp oil, kerosene, gasoline, lighter fluid)