What is the NSW poisons information centre?
The NSW Poisons Information Centre provides the latest poisons information to the public, and toxicology advice to health professionals on the management of poisoned and envenomed patients. Telephone advice is available 24/7 on 131126 from anywhere in Australia.
Where can I get poison advice in Australia?
Telephone advice is available 24/7 on 131126 from anywhere in Australia. Our centre also liases with poison centres from around Australia and the world in maintaining education, training and toxicovigilance.
How do I donate to the poisons information centre?
Give to the Poisons Centre – DONATE here. Product manufacturers: Before listing the Poisons Information Centre number on your product or SDS you must provide product details to the National Poisons Register. Please call (02) 9515 1267.
How do I contact the poison information hotline?
Call the Poisons Information Hotline. 13 11 26.
Where can I get fast poisoning advice in Australia?
Poisons helpline 13 11 26 For fast poisoning advice 24 hours, 7 days a week, from anywhere in Australia. Calls to the Queensland Poisons Information Centre are answered by Pharmacists specially trained in toxicology and the provision of poisons information.
What can the poisoning centre do for You?
The Centre also has access to a range of consultants who can provide expert advice about a wide range of emergencies, including bites and stings, mushrooms, plants, spiders, snakes, insects and the management of poisoned patients as deemed necessary. What is a poison? For fast poisoning advice 24 hours, 7 days a week, from anywhere in Australia.
How common is medicine-related poisoning in Australia?
Most cases of accidental medicine-related poisoning in Australia happen at home. Poisoning is a frequent occurrence: Australian Poison Information Centres respond to more than 160,000 cases of poisoning each year (which equates to about one in every 145 Australians).
