Common agents involved in poisoning1
Toxin | Percentage |
---|---|
Paracetamol | 8.9 |
Cleaning products | 5.9 |
Cough and cold remedies | 4.8 |
Bleach | 4.4 |
Plants and berries | 4.3 |
White spirit | 4.0 |
Oral contraceptives | 3.4 |
Antibiotics | 2.7 |
Benzodiazepines | 2.6 |
Vitamins | 2.2 |
Aspirin | 2.1 |
Alcohol | 2.9 |
Creams | 1.6 |
Asthma medication | 1.6 |
Antihistamines | 1.5 |
Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | 1.4 |
Rodenticides | 1.3 |
Petrochemicals | 1.3 |
Vapour treatments | 1.2 |
Nail care | 1.2 |
Compound analgesics | 1.2 |
Aftershave | 1.1 |
Antidepressants | 1.0 |
Iron | 1.0 |
Washing powder | 0.9 |
Mushrooms | 0.8 |