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Cedar leaf oil poisoning: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    After swallowing cedar leaf oil, follow the poison center’s or emergency department’s observation instructions.

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek urgent reassessment if coughing, fever, shortness of breath, repeated vomiting, worsening abdominal pain, confusion, unusual movements, or difficulty swallowing develops after going home.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Follow-up instructions are based on the route and severity of exposure.

    Someone evaluated after a minor skin or eye exposure may need only continued symptom monitoring.

    Persistent redness, pain, rash, tearing, light sensitivity, or blurred vision should be reviewed by a clinician.

    Keep all arranged follow-up visits even if symptoms have improved.

    Routine follow-up may also include reviewing how the exposure occurred.

    Store cedar leaf oil and other essential oils in their original, child-resistant containers, locked away from children and pets.

    Do not transfer them into beverage, medicine, or food containers.

    Follow label directions for ventilation and protective equipment.

The article also says

People treated for seizures, breathing problems, digestive-tract injury, or abnormal liver or kidney tests may need repeat examinations or laboratory testing.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Cedar leaf oil poisoning. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.