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Paraffin





Paraffin

Alternative Names:

Wax - paraffin
Home Treatment:

Do not induce vomiting. Contact Poison Control for guidance.


Before Calling Emergency:

Determine the following information:

  • The patient's age, weight, and condition
  • Name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known)
  • The time it was swallowed
  • The amount swallowed

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:


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 at the emergency room:

Symptoms will be treated if the person is instructed to go to the emergency room.


Expectations (prognosis):

Recovery is likely.




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