National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland

National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland Phone us on 01 8092166 for fast, expert advice if you think your child has been poisoned. Calls are answered by specially trained Poisons Information Officers.

Questions about poisoning cannot be answered on this page.Our mission is to provide immediate, evidence-based and up-to-date information on the best care for people We provide information to doctors, nurses & other healthcare professionals to help them give the best treatment to poisoned patients. We also advise members of the public on the need for urgent medical attention if accidental poisoning is suspected. Our public poisons information line (01 8092166) is aimed in particular at parents and those caring for young children. We can rapidly tell you if you need to seek urgent medical attention if you suspect poisoning has occurred. This service is available between the hours of 8am and 10pm 7 days a week. Outside these hours you should contact your GP service or local hospital emergency department who can in turn contact us if necessary. We also serve as an expert resource for physicians and other health care professionals treating patients who have been poisoned. Complex clinical questions can be referred to our Medical Director. This service is available 24 hours a day on our dedicated line for health care professionals (01) 8379964.

Sometimes the Poison Centre is contacted about people who have taken their pet's medication instead of their own medicat...
23/02/2026

Sometimes the Poison Centre is contacted about people who have taken their pet's medication instead of their own medication by mistake!
✅Always double check your medicine before taking it
✅Call National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland on 01 809 2166 for prompt advice if the wrong medication is ingested

It's easy to accidentally overdose with medicine especially when taking analgesics for pain relief e.g. sometimes people...
22/02/2026

It's easy to accidentally overdose with medicine especially when taking analgesics for pain relief e.g. sometimes people exceed the recommended daily dose or use different medicines without knowing they have similar ingredients. Call National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland 01 809 2166 if overdose occurs

All prescription and OTC medications, as well as vitamins, herbals, and household products, are potentially dangerous to...
22/02/2026

All prescription and OTC medications, as well as vitamins, herbals, and household products, are potentially dangerous to children and should be kept out of their reach and sight

Weekly from the National Poisons Information Centre.Say what you see. 😁
21/02/2026

Weekly from the National Poisons Information Centre.
Say what you see. 😁

It only takes a few seconds to add this number to your mobile phone. 01 8092166 --- for a poison emergency anywhere in ...
20/02/2026

It only takes a few seconds to add this number to your mobile phone. 01 8092166 --- for a poison emergency anywhere in Ireland

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20/02/2026

Did you know that the National Poisons Information Centre is on Facebook and Instagram?
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Are you spring cleaning? Keep in mind:1️⃣ Read labels for product directions2️⃣ When using bleach, don't mix it with oth...
19/02/2026

Are you spring cleaning? Keep in mind:
1️⃣ Read labels for product directions
2️⃣ When using bleach, don't mix it with other cleaners
3️⃣ Don't decant cleaners in food or drink containers
4️⃣ Lock them up high away from children's reach
Call National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland on 01 8092166

Disinfectants, antibacterial cleaners & biocidal products are essential items on our shopping lists. Store these product...
18/02/2026

Disinfectants, antibacterial cleaners & biocidal products are essential items on our shopping lists. Store these products safely out of reach & sight of children as they are potentially toxic if accidentally ingested & via skin/eye exposure. Call for advice if needed on 01 809 2166

Store medicines and household products out of reach & sight of children. It only takes seconds for accidental poisoning ...
18/02/2026

Store medicines and household products out of reach & sight of children. It only takes seconds for accidental poisoning to occur. A single tablet of some medicines can be toxic for children.
Call National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland # for advice if poisoning occurs
Healthcare Line 01 809 2566 24hr access
Public Poisons Line 01 809 2166 8am to 10pm

-Poison Centres offer the right advice at the right time for patients who have been exposed to poisons- Poisons Centres ...
17/02/2026

-Poison Centres offer the right advice at the right time for patients who have been exposed to poisons
- Poisons Centres can prevent unnecessary presentations to emergency departments & GP surgeries
- Poison Centres can prevent unnecessary ambulance use
in Ireland our number is 01 809 2166

"Happy Chinese New Year" from the National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland staff
17/02/2026

"Happy Chinese New Year" from the National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland staff

People of all ages can be exposed to different poisons. An extra dose of pain relief, a family member's medication or ex...
16/02/2026

People of all ages can be exposed to different poisons. An extra dose of pain relief, a family member's medication or exposure to chemicals while cleaning - these are just some scenarios we get called about. We don't just give advice about children. You can call us for all age groups. Our number is 01 809 2166 if someone is given or has taken the wrong dose of a medication or if there has been skin or eye or inhalation exposure to a household. 01 8092166

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