General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
After a household product is swallowed, do not wait for symptoms. For unconsciousness or breathing difficulty, call 15 or 112. Otherwise contact a poison centre immediately; Ameli lists Nancy on 03 83 22 50 50, available around the clock.
Do not induce vomiting or give water or milk to try to neutralise the product. Some substances can burn again during vomiting or foam after a drink. Follow the professional's telephone instructions.
Keep the original container and label beside you. Prepare the product name, time, possible quantity and observed signs, even if the exact amount is unknown; these details help assess risk.
A product transferred into a drinks bottle can be mistaken for the original contents and lose its warnings. Anses highlights keeping original packaging and, where present, the UFI code to identify the product.
To prevent another accident, store products separately from food and drinks, beyond children's reach and preferably in a locked cupboard. Do not place a household cleaning product in the refrigerator.
Do not leave the person alone or arrange transport yourself before receiving instructions. Calling the poison centre or emergency services takes priority over a pharmacy visit or prevention planning.
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