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Iron Poisoning: A Simple But Serious Mistake

Iron is essential to our health. It is found naturally in many foods, added to some fortified food products, and widely available as a supplement. An overdose of iron supplements can be life-threatening.

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Take Care with Head Lice Treatments

Head lice can affect just about any one. They are not dangerous but they cause miserable itching. Treating head lice involves combing the lice and their eggs (nits) from each strand of hair. Often a chemical also must be used to prevent additional lice from hatching. Follow instructions carefully. Keep products out of eyes, because they can be irritating.

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Is Super Glue Toxic?

Super glue is cyanoacrylate, an acrylic resin that forms a strong adhesive bond. The main adverse effect is bonding of 2 surfaces such as lips, eye lids, or fingers. It can cause irritation and pain. Do not pull bonded areas apart. Soaking in water, acetone, or isopropyl alcohol or lubricating with oil or petroleum jelly may shorten bonding time.

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Safe Use of Art Products

Art products are mixtures of chemicals and should be used correctly. It's common for children to swallow these products or get them on the skin or eye. Most of the time, the children are fine but mishaps can occur, especially eye or skin irritation.

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Is herbal abortion safe?

When used for fertility regulation or abortion, herbal preparations may cause significant side effects. Liver damage, breathing difficulties, and death can occur after use of herbal products for contraception or pregnancy termination.

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Is Micellar Water Safe?

Micellar water is a cosmetic product that is used to remove dirt, oil, and makeup from the face. Micellar water is made up of water mixed with soap, hydrating chemicals, and perfumes. If swallowed, it is unlikely that a small amount of micellar water will result in poisoning, but it may cause vomiting or diarrhea. Micellar water can also be irritating if it gets in the eyes.

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Capsaicin: When the "Chili" Is Too Hot

Capsaicin, the active ingredient in hot peppers, can be intensely irritating on the skin, in the eyes, to the stomach and gastrointestinal tract, and if inhaled.

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Taste Changes Don't Stop Poisonings

Antifreeze is a sweet-tasting poison. Studies show that adding a bittering agent to antifreeze does not decrease poisonings or suicides with antifreeze.

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Virginia Creeper and Wisteria Toxicity

Although they are pretty, Virginia creeper and wisteria can be harmful if they are chewed or swallowed. Both plants can cause mouth pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea and should not be eaten.

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Use Pest Strips As Directed!

Pest strips are typically made out of either glue on a paper backing or a porous strip impregnated with an organophosphate insecticide. Glue may stick to the skin or get in the eyes, but is unlikely to result in significant toxicity. However, exposure to organophosphates can be very toxic, causing muscle weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and coma.

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