Fireworks

• arsenic
• carbon
• lead (see lead poisoning )
• perchlorate
• phosphorus
• sulfur
• thiocyanate
• mercury

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Where Found:

• fireworks

Symptoms:

• nausea
• stomach irritation

Home Treatment:
Call Poison Control for treatment recommendations.

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 with you to the emergency room.

What to Expect:

• Treatment of symptoms.

Prognosis:
The concentration of the ingredients is low enough that recovery is very likely.