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
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services now for severe trouble breathing, blue or grey lips, collapse, a seizure, inability to wake, or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Elsewhere, use your local poison information service or emergency number.
And for anyone, someone who:
is unconscious, or cannot be woken
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 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
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact a poison information service promptly if more than a small taste was swallowed, the amount is unknown, or the product contains other active ingredients.
Get urgent medical help if the person:
Coughed, choked, or vomited during the exposure
Develops a persistent cough, wheezing, fever, or chest discomfort
Has trouble keeping fluids down
Shows signs of dehydration, such as very little urine or unusual drowsiness
Has a condition that makes swallowing difficult
Swallowed the product intentionally
Do not wait for symptoms if a person is unconscious or cannot protect their airway.
Do not give food or drink to someone who is not fully alert.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Seek routine medical advice if diarrhea, nausea, or stomach discomfort does not improve.
And for anyone, someone who:
is having side effects from a medicine, or is struggling to take it as prescribed
The article also says
In the United States, Poison Control can be reached at 1-800-222-1222.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Petroleum jelly overdose. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.