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.

For a poisoning emergency with chemicals that come in contact with skin-Wash the area well with running water for at lea...
27/11/2025

For a poisoning emergency with chemicals that come in contact with skin
-Wash the area well with running water for at least 10 mins
-Remove contaminated clothing
-Call National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland
01 809 2166
-Always take the product container with you to the telephone, GP or hospitals

NEVER put left-over weedkiller into a mineral water or soft drink bottle - children and adults can easily drink it and i...
26/11/2025

NEVER put left-over weedkiller into a mineral water or soft drink bottle - children and adults can easily drink it and important information from the original label will be lost, such as the name of the product, the ingredients and the manufacturer.
01 8092166 National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland

Did you know … ?A poison is any substance that can cause harm if it is swallowed, inhaled, injected or absorbed through ...
26/11/2025

Did you know … ?
A poison is any substance that can cause harm if it is swallowed, inhaled, injected or absorbed through the skin or eye. Poisoning can occur with medicines, household products, cosmetics, plants, garden products, farming and industrial chemicals and animals (for example wasp stings). 01 809 2166
National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland

Safety alertWatch out for button and cylindrical batteries in toys, decorations and gadgets.Serious injury can occur if ...
25/11/2025

Safety alert
Watch out for button and cylindrical batteries in toys, decorations and gadgets.
Serious injury can occur if a battery is ingested, including corrosive injuries if a battery is leaking or the contents are released. Call National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland on 01 8092166 if poisoning occurs

CAR WINDSCREEN WASH ADDITIVES 🛑The Basics 🟢 Windscreen wash additives may contain a combination of ethylene glycol, meth...
24/11/2025

CAR WINDSCREEN WASH ADDITIVES 🛑
The Basics
🟢 Windscreen wash additives may contain a combination of ethylene glycol, methanol, ethanol and/or isopropyl alcohol.
🟢 These ingredients can be highly toxic following accidental ingestion of small amounts. They can result in drowsiness, kidney injury and/or vision abnormalities.

The Advice
✅ Always replace and screw the child-resistant cap on tightly.
✅ Always store the product in its original container.
✅ Never transfer a windscreen wash additive into a drinks bottle. Some products can be similar in colour to a soft drink.
✅ Keep and store these products out of reach and sight of children.
✅ Use small 'single use' windscreen wash additives immediately after purchase. Never store these in the car where children might find them.
✅ Call the NPIC on 01-8092166 if you suspect your child may have ingested windscreen wash additive. Have the container at hand so you can tell us the name of the product and it's Unique Formula Identifier(UFI) code.

National Poisons Information Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

Ask babysitters, visitors, and houseguests to keep purses, briefcases or bags that contain medicines up high, away and o...
24/11/2025

Ask babysitters, visitors, and houseguests to keep purses, briefcases or bags that contain medicines up high, away and out of sight from your children. The same rule applies when your children are visiting a friend or relative’s home.

ANTIFREEZE is a coloured liquid that is added to the water of a car's engine to prevent freezing during cold temperature...
23/11/2025

ANTIFREEZE is a coloured liquid that is added to the water of a car's engine to prevent freezing during cold temperatures. It also prevents overheating by raising the boiling point.

THE NEED TO KNOW
🔴 Antifreeze is HIGHLY TOXIC and can cause severe poisoning even when small amounts are swallowed.

THE ADVICE
✅ Always close the container lid securely after use.
✅ Store antifreeze safely and never leave it in the car where children might find it.
✅ NEVER put antifreeze into a drinks bottle. Antifreeze can have a sweet smell and taste with a bright colour similar to that of some soft drinks.
✅ NEVER use your mouth to syphon fluid from the reservoir.
✅ Call the Poisons Centre on 01-8092166 if you or your child has accidentally swallowed antifreeze. Have the container at hand so you can tell us the name of the product and it's Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) code.

National Poisons Information Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

Tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking so you can avoid harmful or dangerous drug interactions. This inclu...
22/11/2025

Tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking so you can avoid harmful or dangerous drug interactions. This includes prescriptions, over-the-counter medicine, vitamins and herbal products.

When taking medicine always read the label to ensure that you✅have the correct medicine✅take the correct dose & quantity...
22/11/2025

When taking medicine always read the label to ensure that you
✅have the correct medicine
✅take the correct dose & quantity
✅know the correct time and frequency
✅follow the directions for use
If in doubt, always check with a pharmacist or clinician.
If you take, or give the wrong dose, call National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland and we can let you know if further action needs to be taken or not. 01 809 2166

Take care to always empty & rinse your kettle after using a descaling product in case someone makes a cuppa with the cle...
21/11/2025

Take care to always empty & rinse your kettle after using a descaling product in case someone makes a cuppa with the cleaning solution! Some kettle descalers contain acidic chemicals that can potentially cause corrosive injuries if ingested depending on the dose & concentration. Call National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland
01 80921 66

World Children’s Day Sharing is caring! Accidents involving everyday chemical products can happen at any time. Ahead of ...
20/11/2025

World Children’s Day

Sharing is caring! Accidents involving everyday chemical products can happen at any time. Ahead of , ↗️SHARE this post to help parents of small children get accurate medical advice faster by using the UFI code.

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A very happy world children's day to all today.
20/11/2025

A very happy world children's day to all today.

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