If swallowed: For gum cambogia, give milk or water to decrease possible harm to the stomach and intestinal tract. This also delays its absorption.
If on skin or clothing:
Remove clothes.
Wash with soap and water.
Before Calling Emergency:
Determine the following information:
The patient's age, weight, and condition
The name of the product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known)
The time it was swallowed
The amount swallowed
Poison Control, or a local emergency number:
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring the poison container with you to the emergency room. A trip to the emergency room will normally not be necessary.
What to expect at the emergency room:
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
For aniline -- Recovery is normally very likely if patient can survive the first 24 hours.
For gum cambogia -- Survival past 48 hours usually indicates recovery will occur.
Review Date: 4/16/2004
Reviewed By: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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