Prevention: Kitchen/Bathroom Safety
Poisons / Cleaning Products
Did you know?
In Northern Ireland approximately 3 children each week are admitted to hospital because of accidental poisoning at home.
More facts:
- Children under five are most at risk.
- Medicines are the biggest cause of poisoning and account for approximately. half of all poisoning accidents.
| Medicines | Alcohol | Cleaning Products | Perfume |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Paracetamol | Ammonia | ||
| Aspirin | Bleach | ||
| Oral contraceptives | Detergent | ||
| Temazepan | Dishwater tablets and powder | ||
| Ibuprofen | Disinfectant | ||
| Coproximol | Drain cleaner | ||
| Inhalant preparations | Toilet cleaner and toilet blocks | ||
| Heart tablets | Multisurface cleaner | ||
| Sedatives | Oven cleaner | ||
| Iron tablets |
To help identify poisons, look out for the following labels on packaging:-
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