Poisoning from�swallowing beeswax.
Poisonous Ingredient: Beeswax
Symptoms: If swallowed in extremely large amounts, beeswax may cause intestinal blockage. However, it is� considered relatively non-poisonous.
Home Treatment: Call Poison Control for further guidance.
Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information:
- The patient's age, weight, and condition
- The name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
- The time it was swallowed
- The amount swallowed
Poison Control, or a local emergency number: The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
See National Poison Control center.
What to expect at the emergency room: Note: The patient may not need to be seen in the emergency room.
Expectations (prognosis): Since beeswax is considered relatively nontoxic, recovery is very likely.
