Pencil lead

Graphite is relatively nontoxic. Contact Poison Control for further information.

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

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the person to the hospital. If it is necessary, bring a pencil sample with you to the emergency room.

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

• Observe the patient.
• Treat the symptoms.

Since this chemical is normally nontoxic, recovery is likely.

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