Do you know that your pharmacists can advise you on: 💊 How to take your medicines correctly 🤧 How to treat minor ailments 🤒 How to manage chronic illnesses 🧘 Lifestyle concerns #ThinkPharmacy #AskYourPharmacist #PharmacyIreland

If eyes are accidentally splashed with a chemical 1. Wash eyes with tap water for at least 15 mins 2. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for prompt advice 3. Bring the product with you to the phone or hospital 3. A fluorescein stain and ophthalmology review may be needed to detect corneal injury

It's easy to accidentally overdose with medicine. Sometimes people exceed the recommended daily dose or use different medicines without knowing they have similar ingredients 📞@irelandnpic for advice Healthcare Line: 01 809 2566 (24hr) Public Poisons Line: 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)

The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a 16 character code found on certain chemical products that links information about the product, its ingredients & toxicity. The code enables poison centres to give appropriate treatment advice. #UFImattersEU #ChemicalSafety #PoisonCenter

Using 1600mcg intramuscular naloxone initially in ED led to less recurrence of respiratory depression and less naloxone infusions in our recent RCT Geoff Isbister Clinical Toxicology Eprints here. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Poison prevention tips ✅Keep chemicals/medicines out of reach and sight of children ✅Use products with child-resistant caps (these caps are not childproof) ✅Keep products in their original containers ✅Use locks on cupboards ✅Read medicine labels carefully ✅Always close lids

Antihistamines are medicines that block histamine release and include ingredients such as chlorphenamine, cetirizine, fexofenadine and diphenhydramine. Toxicity is dose dependent and can include CNS and cardiac effects. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre without delay if poisoning occurs

Poison centres throughout the world provide telephone information to help with the diagnosis and management of acute poisoning and perform real time toxicovigilance. In Ireland call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for advice #PoisonCentresSaveLives EAPCCT

It's the weekend! NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre is available every day to give prompt, evidence-based medical advice on the symptoms and treatment of poisoning. Healthcare Professional Line: 01 809 2566 (24hr) Public Poisons Line: 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)

Hair dyes contain a variety of chemicals depending on type of treatment e.g. temporary, permanent, semi-permanent. Some products may cause irritant/corrosive effects depending on the composition, concentration and route of exposure. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre if poisoning is suspected

Hand sanitisers typically contain high concentrations of alcohol and poisoning can occur even with small amounts. Young children should be supervised when using sanitiser to prevent accidental ingestions and eye exposures. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for advice if poisoning occurs.

NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre is available every day this weekend to give prompt, evidence-based medical advice on the symptoms and treatment of poisoning. Healthcare Professional Line: 01 809 2566 (24hr) Public Poisons Line: 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)

Following skin exposure the type of corrosive injury varies depending on the product's pH. Acids can cause pain, blistering, ulceration, necrosis. Alkalis directly damage and penetrate the skin causing full thickness burns. Skin injuries can be delayed. Always seek medical advice

This weekend remember that NPIC is available throughout the weekend to give advice if poisoning occurs. Healthcare Professional Line: 01 809 2566 (24hr) Public Poisons Line: 01 809 2166 (8am to 10pm daily)

Lords and Ladies (Wild Arum, Wake-robin, Cuckoo-pint, Jack in the Pulpit). Plant parts contain the toxins calcium oxalate and oxalic acid that can potentially cause extreme irritation via ingestion, skin and eye exposure. 📞 NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre for advice if poisoning occurs

Nail polish removers can contain solvents including acetone, ethyl acetate, isopropyl alcohol and methyl ethyl ketone. If ingested drowsiness and tummy upset can occur. Skin/eye exposure can cause irritant effects. Always seek medical advice from NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre if poisoning occurs

Laundry products may be liquid, tablet, capsule or powder forms. Products can contain varying concentrations of detergents, bleaching agents, fragrance, alcohols. Always call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre if poisoning occurs Healthcare Line: 01 809 2566 (24hr) Public Line: 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)

Paracetamol is the top agent NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre is called about every year. Management of paracetamol poisoning is not always straight forward. Healthcare professionals can call us on 01 809 2166 for immediate advice on treatment of overdose, interpreting lab values and antidote use.

Essential oils are highly toxic by ingestion and can cause vomiting, stomach upset, drowsiness and lung injury if aspiration occurs. Neat oils can cause severe irritation and corneal damage following eye contact. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre if poisoning occurs

Codeine is a potent opioid analgesic that is associated with dose-related toxicity. Mild toxicity can result in stomach upset, anxiety, agitation. With severe toxicity there can be sedation, miosis and respiratory depression. Call NPICIreland - National Poisons Information Centre urgently if poisoning occurs