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Adult swallowed poison — Do This Now | AidNow

Adult swallowed poison

Critical

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

Toxic substance still present
Vomiting and aspiration risk

Call 112 and Poison Control. Save the bottle. Do not make them vomit unless told to.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call 112 or 108 and Poison Control immediately
Step 2: Try to identify exactly what was swallowed and how much
Step 3: Save the container, bottle, or leftover substance for doctors
Step 4: Do NOT induce vomiting unless Poison Control or 112 tells you to
Step 5: Stay with them and watch breathing

Do Not

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT induce vomiting unless emergency experts specifically tell you to.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT give milk, water, salt, or charcoal unless instructed — wrong antidotes can worsen harm.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT discard the container — doctors need it.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 or 108 and Poison Control (India: 011-26589391 or local helpline). Say: "Adult swallowed poison."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Give substance name from label, estimated amount, time swallowed, age, weight, and symptoms.

When Professional Care Is Needed

Any suspected poisoning in an adult needs Poison Control guidance and likely hospital care.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Nearly all intentional or unknown ingestions need hospital evaluation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call back immediately if vomiting, seizures, breathing trouble, or loss of consciousness.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.