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25.5 Prevention of Poisoning

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Educate the patient on Dos and Don’ts of poisoning prevention.

Do’s

  • Keep medicines and poison in proper containers and out of reach of children
  • Use containers with child resistant caps
  • Keep all products in their original container
  • Read medicine labels carefully to avoid mistake

Don’ts

  • Leave container open
  • Transfer products from their origin
  • Remove labels from the medicine products
  • Put tablets into another containers such as purse or envelope
  • Medicine/tablets as sweet
  • Take your medicine in front of children as they often copy
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