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If your child ate nail polish: This Illinois Poison Center resource will provide you with quick information about what you need to know and what actions you need to take. What It Is: Nail polish is a lacquer applied to finger or toe nails as a cosmetic. There are several different formulations such as base coat, color coat and top coat. There are many brands of nail polish including OPI, Revlon, Essie, Orly, Sally Hansen, etc. Toxicity: Nail polish is considered to be minimally toxic in a taste/lick amount and is considered to be a mild irritant to the stomach or intestines. What You Should Do: If your child is not having any symptoms, give a few sips of water and observe for the symptoms described above. If your child is having any symptoms, call 1-800-222-1222. https://www.illinoispoisoncenter.org/my-child-ate-nail-polish About IPC The Illinois Poison Center is a non-profit health service that provides the people of Illinois with comprehensive and trusted information and treatment advice on potentially harmful substances via a free, confidential 24-hour helpline, 1–800–222–1222. The helpline is staffed by specially trained medical experts, including physicians, nurses and pharmacists. The Illinois Poison Center is dedicated to reducing the incidence and injury of poisoning in our communities through immediate expert telephone treatment recommendations, innovative public and healthcare professional education, and focused research. The IPC serves as the state’s leading source of advanced toxicology training and consultation for healthcare professionals. Working closely with colleges and universities in Illinois, the IPC provides curriculum for nursing, pharmacy and medical students to further their knowledge of toxicology. The IPC engages volunteers within Illinois communities to help provide the general public with outreach education on poison prevention information on potentially harmful substances. The IPC also partners with public health agencies, such as the CDC, to monitor related hazardous threats.
My Baby Ate Nail Polish | Illinois Poison Center
Illinois Poison Center
My Baby Ate Nail Polish | Illinois Poison Center
What It Is: Nail polish is a lacquer applied to finger or toe nails as a cosmetic. There are several
different formulations such as base coat, color coat and top coat. There are many brands of nail polish
including OPI, Revlon, Essie, Orly, Sally Hansen, etc.
Toxicity: Nail polish is considered to be minimally toxic in a taste/lick amount and is considered to be a
mild irritant to the stomach or intestines.
Toxicity Level: Minimally toxic in small amounts such as a taste or lick.
Possible Symptoms of o\Overdose or Poisoning: Mild mouth or throat irritation, or one episode of
vomiting may occur.
This information applies to children who have unintentionally swallowed a small amount. If the child
swallowed more than one mouthful, is having symptoms, or if you are not positive of the exact
substance or amount swallowed, call your local Poison Center immediately 1-800-222-1222 to speak to
a nurse, pharmacist or physician for recommendations specific to your situation. The call is free and
confidential.
About IPC
The Illinois Poison Center is a non-profit health service that provides the people of Illinois with
comprehensive and trusted information and treatment advice on potentially harmful substances via a
free, confidential 24-hour helpline, 1–800–222–1222. The helpline is staffed by specially trained medical
experts, including physicians, nurses and pharmacists.
The Illinois Poison Center is dedicated to reducing the incidence and injury of poisoning in our
communities through immediate expert telephone treatment recommendations, innovative public and
healthcare professional education, and focused research.
The IPC serves as the state’s leading source of advanced toxicology training and consultation for
healthcare professionals. Working closely with colleges and universities in Illinois, the IPC provides
curriculum for nursing, pharmacy and medical students to further their knowledge of toxicology.
The IPC engages volunteers within Illinois communities to help provide the general public with outreach
education on poison prevention information on potentially harmful substances. The IPC also partners
with public health agencies, such as the CDC, to monitor related hazardous threats.
Click here for more details. Don't forget to check out IPC's unique "My Child Ate..." resource library.
Contact Details
Illinois Poison Center,
836 W Wellington Ave,
Chicago, IL 60657,
United States.
+1 800-222-1222
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