Face powder

Poisonous Ingredient:
  • pigments
  • talc

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Where Found:

  • face powder

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:



Home Treatment:
Discontinue use. If the powder was swallowed, dilute with water or milk. Contact Poison Control for further guidance.

Before Calling Poison Control:
Determine the following information:

  • the patient's age, weight, and condition
  • the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
  • the time it was swallowed
  • the amount swallowed



Call Poison Control:
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

What to Expect:

  • Treat the symptoms.



Prognosis:
These products are not considered very toxic, so recovery is very likely.