What to do if poisoning is suspected
Do not wait for symptoms after a possible medicine, chemical, mushroom or gas poisoning. Understand emergency help and poison advice.
Do not wait with emergency symptoms
For loss of consciousness, breathing difficulty or a seizure, call 112 immediately in Türkiye. Do not wait for a routine appointment with suspected poisoning. The National Poison Advisory Centre on 114 provides advice; contacting it must not delay emergency help.
Get advice even without symptoms
Effects vary with the substance and amount; symptoms can be delayed. Seek immediate guidance from 114 for suspected exposure; call 112 first in a serious situation.
Prepare information for help
- The substance or medicine name, approximate amount, exposure time and the person’s age.
- Keep the packaging if safely accessible; do not delay asking for help to gather information.
Do not try home remedies
Do not induce vomiting. Do not give food, drink or medicine unless directed by a health professional. Stay with the person and watch their breathing; report changes in responsiveness or breathing to 112.
Poisonings are not all alike
Foodborne illness and medicine or chemical poisoning do not share the same home-care advice. Some toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide, have no smell; do not try to sniff a substance or enter a dangerous area. Seek help from a safe place.
Information sources
These sources support general information; they do not confirm our hospital’s services or clinical approval.
This information is general and does not replace individual diagnosis or treatment advice. Discuss your own situation with your healthcare team.
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