BACK TOTOP Browse A-ZSearchBrowse A-ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0-9 E-mail FormEmail ResultsName:Email address:Recipients Name:Recipients address:Message: Print-FriendlyBookmarksbookmarks-menuGrass and weed killer poisoningWeedoff poisoning; Roundup poisoningMany weed killers contain dangerous chemicals that are harmful if swallowed. This article discusses poisoning by swallowing weed killers containing a chemical called glyphosate.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. Poisonous Ingredient Glyphosate is the poisonous ingredient in some weed killers.Surfactants, such as polyoxyethyleneamine (POEA), are also found in many of the same weed killers, and can also be toxic. Where Found Glyphosate is in many weed killers, including those with these brand names:Roundup Bronco Glifonox Kleen-up Rodeo Weedoff Other products may also contain glyphosate. Symptoms Symptoms of glyphosate poisoning include:Abdominal cramps Anxiety AnxietyStress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stres...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Breathing difficulty Coma ComaDecreased alertness is a state of reduced awareness and is often a serious condition. A coma is the most severe state of decreased alertness from whi...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Blue lips or fingernails (rare) Diarrhea Dizziness DizzinessDizziness is a term that is often used to describe 2 different symptoms: lightheadedness and vertigo. Lightheadedness is a feeling that you might fai...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Drowsiness Headache Irritation in the mouth and throat Low blood pressure Nausea and vomiting (may vomit blood) Weakness Kidney failure Slow heart rate Home Care Seek medical help right away. DO NOT make a person throw up unless poison control or a health care provider tells you to. If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. Before Calling Emergency Have this information ready:Person's age, weight, and condition Name of the product (ingredients and strength, if known) Time it was swallowed Amount swallowed Poison Control Your local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. They will give you further instructions.Poison Help hotlineFor a POISON EMERGENCY call:1-800-222-1222ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATESThis national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. This ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What to Expect at the Emergency Room Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.Exposure to glyphosate is not as harmful as exposure to other phosphates. But contact with a very large amount of it can cause severe symptoms. Care will begin by contaminating the person while starting other treatments.The provider will measure and monitor the person's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The person may receive:Blood and urine tests. Breathing support, including oxygen. They may be placed on a breathing machine with a tube through the mouth into the throat, if needed. Chest x-ray. ECG (electrocardiogram, or heart tracing). Intravenous fluids (through a vein). Medicines to reverse the effects of the poison and treat symptoms. Tube placed down the nose and into the stomach (sometimes). Washing of the skin (irrigation). This may need to be continued for several days. Outlook (Prognosis) People who continue to improve over the first 4 to 6 hours after receiving medical treatment usually fully recover.Keep all chemicals, cleaners, and industrial products in their original containers and marked as poison, and out of the reach of children. This will reduce the risk of poisoning and overdose.Open ReferencesReferencesWelker KL, Thompson TM. Pesticides. In: Walls RM, ed. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 10th ed. 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Grass and weed killer poisoningWeedoff poisoning; Roundup poisoningMany weed killers contain dangerous chemicals that are harmful if swallowed. This article discusses poisoning by swallowing weed killers containing a chemical called glyphosate.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. Poisonous Ingredient Glyphosate is the poisonous ingredient in some weed killers.Surfactants, such as polyoxyethyleneamine (POEA), are also found in many of the same weed killers, and can also be toxic. Where Found Glyphosate is in many weed killers, including those with these brand names:Roundup Bronco Glifonox Kleen-up Rodeo Weedoff Other products may also contain glyphosate. Symptoms Symptoms of glyphosate poisoning include:Abdominal cramps Anxiety AnxietyStress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stres...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Breathing difficulty Coma ComaDecreased alertness is a state of reduced awareness and is often a serious condition. A coma is the most severe state of decreased alertness from whi...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Blue lips or fingernails (rare) Diarrhea Dizziness DizzinessDizziness is a term that is often used to describe 2 different symptoms: lightheadedness and vertigo. Lightheadedness is a feeling that you might fai...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Drowsiness Headache Irritation in the mouth and throat Low blood pressure Nausea and vomiting (may vomit blood) Weakness Kidney failure Slow heart rate Home Care Seek medical help right away. DO NOT make a person throw up unless poison control or a health care provider tells you to. If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. Before Calling Emergency Have this information ready:Person's age, weight, and condition Name of the product (ingredients and strength, if known) Time it was swallowed Amount swallowed Poison Control Your local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. They will give you further instructions.Poison Help hotlineFor a POISON EMERGENCY call:1-800-222-1222ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATESThis national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. This ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. What to Expect at the Emergency Room Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.Exposure to glyphosate is not as harmful as exposure to other phosphates. But contact with a very large amount of it can cause severe symptoms. Care will begin by contaminating the person while starting other treatments.The provider will measure and monitor the person's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The person may receive:Blood and urine tests. Breathing support, including oxygen. They may be placed on a breathing machine with a tube through the mouth into the throat, if needed. Chest x-ray. ECG (electrocardiogram, or heart tracing). Intravenous fluids (through a vein). Medicines to reverse the effects of the poison and treat symptoms. Tube placed down the nose and into the stomach (sometimes). Washing of the skin (irrigation). This may need to be continued for several days. Outlook (Prognosis) People who continue to improve over the first 4 to 6 hours after receiving medical treatment usually fully recover.Keep all chemicals, cleaners, and industrial products in their original containers and marked as poison, and out of the reach of children. This will reduce the risk of poisoning and overdose.Open ReferencesReferencesWelker KL, Thompson TM. Pesticides. In: Walls RM, ed. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2023:chap 152.