Ten Good Reasons to Call the Oklahoma Poison Control Center

10 Good Reasons to Call the Oklahoma Poison Control Center
People may wonder what sort of calls we take at the Poison Control Center. While we hope you never need to call us, there are times when you may need some advice from our highly trained staff of pharmacists, physician assistants and nurses. Here are some reasons why you may need to call:

1. Your grand-child has been chewing on a plug-in air freshener and is now crying.
Some of these products can cause a lot of irritation. Call us and we’ll tell you what to do.
2. You took an extra dose of your medication by mistake.
Sometimes this can be a problem. Give us a call and we’ll tell you what to watch out for.
3. You splashed a chemical in your eye and don’t know what to do next. This can be very dangerous in some cases. We’ll tell you what to do and if you need a doctor’s attention.
4. You found your dog eating rat poison. Dogs can easily eat a toxic amount of a substance. We’ll tell you what to do next.
5. You heard about a recall for a food product and you remember that you ate some of it. We’ll help you identify the recalled product and let you know what signs and symptoms to look for.
6. You mixed some cleaning products and the combination formed an irritating gas. Call us and we’ll help you clear the air. Please remember to read the label first before using any product!
7. You drank something in a glass that wasn’t water but you are not sure what it was.
8. You sprayed pesticide and now you are itching all over. Pesticides can be very dangerous. Call us and we can tell you what to do. When using any pesticide, follow the instructions carefully.
9. You took the dog’s heart worm pill by mistake. Don’t feel silly, sometimes these things happen. We will tell you if it is going to be a problem.
10. Your grand-child got into your pill box and you think there are some pills missing. This can be extremely dangerous! Don’t take any chances. Call us right away and we will tell you what to do next.
Of course there are hundreds of other reasons to call us. Maybe you just want a magnet with our phone number on it to put on your refrigerator. Give us a call and we will help out in any way we can.The Poison Help-line is open 24-hours a day, 365 days a year and your call is always free and confidential. Pharmacists, nurses and physician assistants answer the Poison Help-line. They are the experts in poison information.