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Poison Control Center Erfurt
COVERAX-M-Chemie is with his products in the Poison Control Center Erfurt registered.
If sudden and unexpected symptoms of illness are suspected to be poisoning, prompt and decisive action is always necessary. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us before a life-threatening situation arises. You can reach our center day and night, 365 days a year, at +49 (0)361 730 730.
In order to help you quickly, we need some information:
Who ?
Child or adult?
Age, gender, body weight
With what?
Medicine, household product, chemical, plant, fungi, animal, food, drugs
Read the most accurate description from the packaging!
How much ?
Number of tablets, coated tablets, drops, etc., or other quantity specifications
When ?
Time of ingestion or exposure; duration of exposure
Which ?
Symptoms of illness; condition of the affected person (breathing, circulation, level of consciousness); extent of the damage
Be sure to also mention what you have already done. Don't act rashly! If in doubt, always ask first whether any action is necessary. Only in life-threatening situations should you immediately call emergency services at 112!
Via the Erfurt Poison Control Center
The Chemicals Act obliges the federal states to designate information and treatment centers for poisonings, which collect and evaluate findings on the health effects of hazardous substances or dangerous preparations and provide assistance through advice and treatment in the case of substance-related illnesses.
The Joint Poison Information Centre (GGIZ) fulfills the tasks of the poison control hotline for the participating countries on the basis of an administrative agreement.
It was established in January 1994 at the Erfurt Medical School and, following its transformation, continued at the HELIOS Clinic. The GGIZ's mission is to provide 24-hour assistance in cases of acute and chronic poisoning and its consequences in humans.
Where possible, advice is also provided on cases of animal poisoning. This advice is available to all citizens, doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, as well as to authorities and institutions dealing with toxicological issues.
The findings regarding poisonings are documented and published. The GGIZ works closely with other poison information and treatment centers, the Society for Clinical Toxicology, and the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. Since April 2004, the night shift has been shared on a daily rotating basis with the GIZ-Nord (Göttingen).