These substances are considered to be low toxicity when ingested. They may cause irritation to the mouth or mild gastrointestinal upset but other features are unlikely. Medical treatment is usually not required but you should consult your GP or local Emergency Department if:
- a large amount has been taken
- persisting or worrying symptoms are present
- a deliberate overdose has been taken, regardless of the amount taken
Pharmaceuticals |
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Antacids Aqueous cream Calamine lotion Canesten Emollients Evening primrose oil |
Folic acid Guaifenesin cough preparations Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Hydrocortisone cream Kaolin Nappy Rash cream |
Oral contraceptive pill Petroleum jelly (eg Vaseline) Prednisolone Pyridoxine Simple linctus Sudocrem |
Thiamine Vitamin C Witch hazel Zinc oxide creams/lotions
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Plants |
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Begonia Cacti Carnation Chrismtas cactus Cotoneaster Dandelion Daisy |
Fuchsia Geranium Hawthorn Holly Honeysuckle Jasmine Marigold |
Nasturtium Pansy Petunia Primrose Rose Rowan |
Snapdragon Spider Plant Star Gazer Lily Violet |
Cosmetics |
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Baby wipes Bubble bath Deodorant, non-aerosol |
Hair conditioner/shampoo Liquid soap Nail glue |
Shower gel Solid cosmetics Solid soap |
Suntan lotion and cream Toothpaste
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Cleaning Products |
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Air freshener, non-aerosol Carpet cleaner* Fabric conditioner, not concentrated Fabric washing powder / liquid* |
General household cleaning liquid Washing up liquid* (no machine dishwasher products) * These substances may produce foam if ingested in |
Cleaning Products |
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Air freshener, non-aerosol Carpet cleaner* Fabric conditioner, not concentrated Fabric washing powder / liquid* |
General household cleaning liquid Washing up liquid* (no machine dishwasher products) * These substances may produce foam if ingested in |
Arts & Crafts |
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Blu Tack® Chalk Childrens paints |
Crayons Crepe Paper Glue |
Ink Newspaper Pencil lead |
Silver paper/foil Sweet wrappers
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Miscellaneous |
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Artifical sweeteners Bird seed Bubble liquid |
Cat and dog food Coal and artificial coal Flower food |
Glowsticks/Glowbands Plant food Plasticine |
Polystyrene Silica gel
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