National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland

National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland Phone us on 01 8092166 for fast, expert advice if you think your child has been poisoned. Calls are answered by specially trained Poisons Information Officers.

Questions about poisoning cannot be answered on this page.Our mission is to provide immediate, evidence-based and up-to-date information on the best care for people We provide information to doctors, nurses & other healthcare professionals to help them give the best treatment to poisoned patients. We also advise members of the public on the need for urgent medical attention if accidental poisoning is suspected. Our public poisons information line (01 8092166) is aimed in particular at parents and those caring for young children. We can rapidly tell you if you need to seek urgent medical attention if you suspect poisoning has occurred. This service is available between the hours of 8am and 10pm 7 days a week. Outside these hours you should contact your GP service or local hospital emergency department who can in turn contact us if necessary. We also serve as an expert resource for physicians and other health care professionals treating patients who have been poisoned. Complex clinical questions can be referred to our Medical Director. This service is available 24 hours a day on our dedicated line for health care professionals (01) 8379964.

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Some nail manicure products can be TOXIC, however.Here is some information on keeping you and your child safe when using...
09/03/2026

Some nail manicure products can be TOXIC, however.

Here is some information on keeping you and your child safe when using nail manicure products:

🔴 NAIL POLISH
Many nail polish ingredients are TOXIC. However, due to the small bottle size, the viscosity of the liquid and the narrow bottle neck, children usually swallow only small amounts. This can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

🔴 NAIL POLISH REMOVER
Nail polish remover commonly contains ACETONE. Acetone is toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Ingestion of small amounts in young children will require medical assessment in a hospital.

🔴 NAIL GLUE
Artificial nail glues contain CYANOACRYLATE. Toxicity following ingestion is not expected as the glue solidifies within seconds of exposure to the air making ingestion of the liquid unlikely. Skin contact can result in irritation and skin to skin adhesion. Nasal and ear obstruction/blockage has been reported. Eye exposure can result in the eyelids being sealed together. Medical assessment may be required in some cases.

THE ADVICE
✅ Always replace lids securely on all nail manicure products after use.
✅ Never leave opened nail manicure products unattended where children might reach them.
✅ Always store products in their original containers.
✅ Give a small glass milk or water to drink following accidental ingestion of nail polish or glue.
✅ Wash skin with lots of warm, soapy water following exposure to nail manicure products.
✅ Do not use nail polish remover to remove polish from skin.
✅ In case of skin to skin adhesion or eye/ear/nose contact with nail glue, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

Contact the Poisons Centre on 01-8092166 if you or your child has been exposed to nail manicure products.

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Glues can contain solvents, cyanoacrylate compounds, isocyanates, polyvinyl alcohol & other chemicals. Toxicity varies d...
08/03/2026

Glues can contain solvents, cyanoacrylate compounds, isocyanates, polyvinyl alcohol & other chemicals. Toxicity varies depending on the type of adhesive & ingredients. If you need advice on poisoning following ingestion, eye/skin exposure call National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland on 01 809 2166

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✅ Líne Nimheanna Phoiblí - 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)
✅ Líne Ghairimiúil Cúram Sláinte - 01 809 2566 (24 uair)

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✅ Líne Nimheanna Phoiblí - 01 809 2166 (8am-10pm)
✅ Líne Ghairimiúil Cúram Sláinte - 01 809 2566 (24 uair)

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