Hair tonic

• ethanol

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Where Found:

• various hair tonics

Symptoms:

• body as a whole
  • listing from side to side
  • unable to walk in a normal manner
  • slurred speech
  • easily upset
  • painful urination

• respiratory
  • slowed respirations

• gastrointestinal
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea

• nervous system
  • stupor
  • coma

Home Treatment:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY Poison Control. The person could accidentally inhale some vomit into the lungs.

If there is skin contamination from the product, wash thoroughly for 15 minutes.

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:
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

• Use gastric lavage .
• Treat the symptoms.

Prognosis:
Survival over 24 hours usually indicates recovery will follow.