Many household products contain harmful chemicals.  If you suspect your child has ingested a poisonous substance, call the Pittsburgh Poison Center. It is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-222-1222 or 412-681-6669.  For a free sheet of Mr. Yuk™ stickers, or for other poison prevention education materials, go to  www.chp.edu/mryuk.

Syrup of ipecac (a substance that can cause vomiting) was once recommended to reduce drug absorption after ingesting a poison.  It is now known that it can be more harmful than it is helpful.   Please check with the poison control center before giving your child syrup of ipecac.