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CrayonsDefinition Return to top
Ingestion of high amounts of wax or crayons.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
In general, wax is not poisonous. If a child eats a small amount of crayon, the wax will pass through the child's system without causing a problem. However, if a child eats a large amount of crayon or wax, the intestines could potentially become blocked.Where Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
Call Poison Control.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
A poison control center will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control Centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring a sample with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room Return to top
If it is necessary to go to the emergency room, symptoms will be treated.
Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
Recovery is very likely.
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