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 Emollients Evening primrose oil |
Folic acid
Guaifenesin cough preparations Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Hydrocortisone cream Kaolin |
Oral contraceptive pill
Petroleum jelly (eg Vaseline) Simple linctus |
Thiamine
Vitamin C
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Plants |
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| Begonia Cacti Carnation (Dianthus) Chrismtas cactus Daisy |
Fuchsia Geranium (Perlargonium species) Hawthorn Holly Honeysuckle Jasmine |
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) Pansy Petunia Rose Rowan
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Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) Spider Plant Star Gazer Lily Violet
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Cosmetics |
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| Baby wipes
Bubble bath |
Hair conditioner/shampoo
Liquid soap |
Shower gel
Solid cosmetics Solid soap |
Suntan lotion and cream
Toothpaste |
Cleaning Products |
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Air freshener, non-aerosol Carpet cleaner* Fabric conditioner, not concentrated |
General household cleaning liquid Washing up liquid* (no machine dishwasher products) * These substances may produce foam if ingested in |
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Cleaning Products |
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Air freshener, non-aerosol Carpet cleaner* Fabric conditioner, not concentrated |
General household cleaning liquid Washing up liquid* (no machine dishwasher products) * These substances may produce foam if ingested in |
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Arts and Crafts |
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| Blu Tack® and similar products Chalk Childrens paints |
Crayons
Crepe Paper Glue |
Ink (ball point pen, felt tip pen, gel pen) Newspaper Pencil lead |
Silver paper/foil
Sweet wrappers
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Miscellaneous |
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| Artifical sweeteners
Bird seed |
Cat and dog food
Coal and artificial coal |
Glowsticks/Glowbands
Plant food |
Polystyrene
Silica gel
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