Maryland Poison Center (MPC)

04/24/2026

When you’re sick with allergies, you might be tempted to take more medicine. Remember that more is not always better! Taking too much of an allergy medicine can lead to harmful overdose. Call 1-800-222-1222 for questions and poison help.

04/23/2026

National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday! Visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday to find a drop-off site near you.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from the MPC! Did you know that how we dispose of medicines impacts our environment? Flushing medicines down the sink or toilet can harm our water and environment.
📫Use local drop-off sites or mail-back programs when possible.
💧Only flush medicines on the FDA Flush List if no other options are available.
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or questions.

04/21/2026

Enjoy gardening? Follow these safety tips and always wash your hands with soap and water when done. Questions or exposures? We are here 24/7: 1-800-222-1222.

04/20/2026

Poison Help is here for you 24/7. Call 1-800-222-1222 for fast, free, and confidential expert advice. Save the Poison Help number in your phone in case of poison emergencies.

04/17/2026

Antidepressants are one of the top five most common human exposure substances in teens, adults, and older adults managed by the MPC. Keep antidepressants up, away, and out of sight of children and do not take medicine that is not prescribed to you. For more information, read our previously published antidepressants blog-

Antidepressants are medicines that are prescribed to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Sometimes they are prescribed for other conditions such as chronic pain, sleeping disorders, and migraine.

04/16/2026

Sniffling while strolling the Cherry Blossoms and other spring blooms? Make sure to read and follow the label on allergy medicines before use. Many allergy medicine products contain the same active ingredients, so keep an eye out for the ingredient list if you use more than one product. Questions about medicines? Call 1-800-222-1222.

04/15/2026

It’s almost time to start opening your swimming pools! Read the label and follow the directions of pool cleaning products and chemicals before using them. Always keep cleaning products or chemicals in their original labeled containers.

04/14/2026

If you or someone else has swallowed or gotten an air freshener product in the eye, call 1-800-222-1222. Keep an eye out for children around plug-in air fresheners since these are often within kids’ reach.

04/13/2026

Save the date! National Drug Take Back Day is April 25th. Take Back Day is a great time to safely dispose of expired or unused medicines in your home. For more information and to find a take back site near you, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

04/10/2026

Happy National Siblings Day! Did you know that many poison exposures happen when kids explore items at home- often with a sibling nearby. Keep medicines, cleaning products, and other potential poisons stored up, away, and out of sight. Also take a moment to save 1-800-222-1222 in your phone in case of poison questions or emergencies.

04/09/2026

Medicine mistakes can happen to anyone at any age. Call 1-800-222-1222 if you used a medicine in the wrong way, took the wrong amount, or used a medicine not meant for you. Check out our medicine safety information sheet for more information- https://bit.ly/MedSafety-Info