Definition: This poisoning is from an overdose of calcium carbonate with magnesium in individual of its various forms.

Definition: This poisoning is from an overdose of calcium carbonate with magnesium in individual of its various forms.
Alternative Names: Calcium carbonate; Magnesium; Rolaids
Poisonous Ingredient: Calcium carbonate and magnesium.
Where Found:
Rolaids antacid Rolaids Calcium Rich Rolaids Sodium Free

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:
Body as a whole dried mouth Bone pain (from chronic over-use)RespiratoryShallow, rapid breathingCardiovascularElectrical disturbances (arrhythmias) in the heart GastrointestinalDiarrheaConstipationNervous hypothesis Stupor (being too sleepy) Poor balanceHome Treatment: If you believe someone has had a toxic prospect to Rolaids, seek medical care immediately. Do not induce vomiting, and call Poison command See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses.

Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information:
The patient's age, weight, and conditionThe name of the production (ingredients and strengths, if known)The time it was swallowedThe amount swallowedPoison curb or a local emergency number: descry Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring the package with you to the crisis room.
What to expect at the sudden [i]or[/i] unexpected occurrence room: For swallowed poison:
Placement of a tube down the nose and into the stomach (a nasogastric tube, or an NG tube) to wash not at home the stomach (gastric lavage) Activated charcoal administration Endoscopy -- the placement of a camera down the throat to view the extent of burns to the esophagus and the stomach Give IV fluids Admission to the hospital Give an antidote Treat the symptomsExpectations (prognosis): With exact care, recovery is likely.

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