Methanol poisoning

●Critical

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Toxic substance still present
Vomiting and aspiration risk

Quick summary

Call 112 and Poison Control. No more alcohol. Hospital fast — vision or breathing can fail.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call 112 or 108 and Poison Control immediately
Step 2: Do NOT give more alcohol
Step 3: Note what was drunk, how much, and when
Step 4: Watch for vision problems, severe headache, or breathing changes
Step 5: Transport to hospital — antidote may be needed

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT treat with "hair of the dog" — more alcohol is dangerous unless hospital gives specific antidote under supervision.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT induce vomiting unless instructed.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Suspected methanol/spurious liquor poisoning."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report number of affected people if outbreak.

When Professional Care Is Needed

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hospital antidote (fomepizole or ethanol under medical control) and dialysis may be lifesaving.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Identify what was taken, call Poison Control and emergency services, and follow their instructions. Do not guess treatments.

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