Nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea may be seen. Polyneuropathy, a neurological disorder, has been reported after acute intoxication. Symptoms are similar to hypercalcemia: anorexia, fatigue, headache, itching, and weakness.

Symptoms may include: headache, confusion, personality change, tremors, seizures, coma and marked respiratory depression. Some symptoms might manifest days later and may include: blood in urine or stool, tendency to bruise easily and bleeding under the skin, confusion, lethargy, or altered mental status from bleeding in the brain, low blood pressure, nosebleed, pale skin, shock, and vomiting blood. Sources: National Pesticide Information Center, US EPA Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings, and U.S National Library of Medicine- National Institutes of Health.īrodifacoum, Bromadiolone, Chlorophacinone, Difethialone, Diphacinone (Anticoagulant)Īnticoagulants do not have onset symptoms.

If you suspect that a child has swallowed a rodenticide, check their mouth for bright colors as these poisons sometimes have indicator dyes that will leave a stain on the child’s mouth or hands.įor more information on poisonings, see the American Association of Poison Control Center’s Poison Prevention brochure.

Have the rodenticide package or name of the active ingredient handy to relay to the poison control operator and medical personnel.

Immediately call the Poison Center at 1-80.

Clear their mouth and give a small amount of water or milk to drink.

If a child swallows a rodenticide, the Poison Center recommends the following:

**If someone collapses or stops breathing, call 911!

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