Poisonous Ingredient: The ink is basically considered relatively nontoxic. Some pigments used to give some inks a color may be toxic; however many are not toxic. Ingredients may include glycols, dyes, and resins.
Home Treatment: The amount found in one pen is considered relatively nontoxic. Call Poison Control for further information.
If instructed to induce emesis , the standard procedure is as follows:
Give the usual dose of ipecac syrup: 15 milliliters (ml) or 1 TABLEspoonful for children and 30 ml (2 TABLEspoonsful) for an adult. Follow with 1/2 glass or 4 ounces (oz.) of water for children or 8 to 12 oz. of water for adults. Repeat 1 more time in 1/2 hour if emesis has not occurred.
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 or pen with you to the emergency room.
What to Expect:
treat the symptoms
Note: The patient may not need to be seen in an emergency room.
Prognosis: Since this product is considered relatively nontoxic, recovery is very likely.
