Poison First Aid

What to Do if Poisoned

When to Call 911

  • If victim is unconscious
  • If victim is having a seizure
  • If victim is not breathing
  • If victim has chest pain

Poison First Aid

Swallowed poison

  • Remove anything in the person’s mouth and gently wipe out the mouth.
  • Call the Poison Center right away.

Poison on the skin

  • Take off any clothing the poison has touched, and rinse affected skin with running water.
  • Call the Poison Center right away.

Poison in the eye

  • Gently rinse affected eye with lukewarm running water. 
  • Call the Poison Center right away.

Inhaled poison 

  • Get into fresh air as soon as possible.
  • Call the Poison Center right away.

If you suspect poisoning, call the Poison Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. Be prepared to describe the person’s symptoms, age, weight, medications, and any information you have about the poison they were exposed to. If possible, have the bottle, container, or item nearby so you can refer to its label.