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Hydrochloric acid
Home Treatment: Seek emergency medical care immediately if you have been exposed to hydrochloric acid and have symptoms (mentioned above). DO NOT make a person throw up (vomit). Text Continues Below If the acid is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. If the acid was swallowed, give lots of water or milk IMMEDIATELY. If the person is vomiting, keep giving water or milk. Give 4 to 6 oz of milk of magnesia if available. For inhalation poisoning, move the person to an area with fresh air. Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information: The patient's age, weight, and condition The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known) When it was swallowed or inhaled How much was swallowed or inhaled Poison Control, or a local emergency number: For any ingestion or exposure, seek emergency medical care immediately. If you suspect possible poisoning, call 1-800-222-1222 anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions. This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Take any containers with you to the emergency room, if possible. What to expect at the emergency room: Some or all of the following procedures may be performed: For swallowed poison: Fluids may be given. Milk of magnesia may be given. Other symptoms will be treated. Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>