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Alternative names
Christmas flower; Lobster plant; Painted leafDefinition Return to top
Poisoning from contact with the sap of the plant or the eating of it.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Often thought to be toxic, but toxicity rarely occurs.Where Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
Wash off skin if irritation is felt from exposure. Dilute with water or milk for ingestion. Contact Poison Control Center for appropriate treatment.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring the plant with you to the emergency room.
What to expect at the emergency room Return to top
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
Very good. This plant is not considered very toxic.
Update Date: 2/23/2004 Updated by: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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