NM Poison & Drug Information Center
MSC09 5080
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

24 Hour Help Line: 1-800-222-1222

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Line: 1-800-222-1222
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Phone: (505) 272-4261
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New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center

Poison

What is a Poison?

A poison is any product or substance that can harm someone if it is used in the wrong way, by the wrong person, or in the wrong amount.

Forms of Poison

Poison comes in four forms: Solids, liquids, sprays and invisibles.

What can Poison do to you?

Poison can cause illness or even death if you swallow, breathe, inject it or if you get it on your skin or in your eyes.

Examples of possible poisons include:

  • Alcohol
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Medications: Prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and illegal drugs. Pain relievers, cold and cough medicines, vitamins that contain iron, and antibiotics are the most common.
  • Personal Care Products: Nail polish and nail polish remover, cologne, aftershave, deodorant, mouthwash, hydrogen peroxide, make-up, soap, contact lens solutions, lotions, baby oil and diaper rash products.
  • Household Chemicals: Bleaches, detergents, furniture polish, cleansers, drain and toilet bowl cleaners, antifreeze, gasoline, paints and varnishes.
  • Plants and Mushrooms: Poisonous outdoor, household, plant food and many mushrooms
  • Bites and Stings: Snake, spider, scorpion, wasp and bee.
  • Food
  • Hazardous materials
  • Environmental chemicals
  • Work chemicals
  • Weapons of mass destruction

Call the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center (1-800-222-1222) if you think you have been exposed to Poison or if you have a question about poison