| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T V W Y Z |
Boric acid |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment |
| Home Treatment: |
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If boric acid is on the skin, remove by washing the area. If boric acid was swallowed, give lots of water or milk, then call Poison Control for guidance.
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| Before Calling Emergency: |
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Determine the following information:
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| Poison Control, or a local emergency number: |
| If you are concerned about exposure or poisoning with boric acid, seek emergency medical care immediately at your nearest emergency room. See poison control centers for the national telephone number. Take any containers with you to the emergency room. |
| What to expect at the emergency room: |
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Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
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| Expectations (prognosis): |
| Prognosis and risk of death depends on the extent of exposure and how much time passed before treatment. There is high death rate in infants who have ingested enough boric acid to exhibit symptoms of an overdose. |
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