Workshop 2Toxic or Not - Answers

• Introduction to Medicines Calls

Snails

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct – snails, slugs, tadpoles & worms are

generally considered of low toxicity after ingestion

Slug Pellets however can be harmful

Compost

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct – compost, earth, peat & soil are generally considered of low toxicity

after ingestion

Iron Tablets

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct – large quantities of iron can cause coma and

even death after ingestion. Multivitamins may contain

iron

Nail Glue

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - Ingestion is usually harmless

Wax Crayons

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - dyes, can be very toxic but the amount contained in

crayons is so small that seriouspoisoning is extremely unlikely

after ingestion.

Nicotine Lozenges

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - nicotine is highly toxic after ingestion

Oral Contraceptive Pill

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - rarely produces toxic effects after ingestion

May result in stomach upset, and possible vaginal

bleeding in young girls

Suntan Lotion

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - low toxicity after ingestion.

Sudocrem

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - symptoms are unlikely to arise after

ingestion of this product.

Baby Bio Plant Food

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - very low toxicity after ingestion. A small glass of milk

or water may be helpful.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - very low toxicity after ingestion. No treatment required in adults or children

Dishwasher Tablets

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - these products are potentially corrosive and can

be toxic after ingestion

Pencil Lead (Graphite)

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - low toxicity after ingestion.

Holly

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - low toxicity after ingestion.

Screen Wash

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - depends on ingredients and

concentrations (de-icer), but can be toxic after ingestion

Children’s Paints

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - low toxicity after ingestion, since these

products are water based

Antacids (e.g. Rennie®)

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - low toxicity after ingestion

Hand Washing Up Liquid

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - low toxicity after ingestion

Quinine Tablets

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct – highly toxic after ingestion. Deaths

have been reported

Button Battery

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct – Toxicity following ingestion is rare but may be

related to intestinal obstruction or effects from

battery content. X-ray recommended

Lyclear Crème Rinse

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct – Ingestion of more than 15 mL of the lotion by a child or 90 mL by an

adult might cause symptoms of isopropanol poisoning.

Fish Food

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct - low toxicity after ingestion

Daisy

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct – Bellis perennis (Daisy) are of low toxicity after ingestion

Lily of the Valley

• Toxic

• Low Toxicity

Correct – Ingestion of large amounts may cause adverse

effects on the heart.

Points to Remember: Be careful in clarifying that the route of

toxicity is by ingestion only If in doubt - REFER