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Welcome to the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre

If you suspect someone has been poisoned by a medicine, chemical or other substance, call the Poison Control Centre at 604-682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911 The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre website is NOT a substitute for talking with a trained Poison Specialist. If someone is unconscious, having a seizure, difficulty breathing or chest pain, immediately call 9-1-1. What to do if your pet is poisoned

The first Pan-Canadian Poison Centre Annual Report is now available. Read more...

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Public Resources

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Poison Information Poison Prevention Tips Poison Prevention Materials British Columbia Poison Control Centre Fact Sheet Springtime Hazards Fact Sheet Holiday Hazards Fact Sheet Drug Information: where safe medication use starts
Poison FAQ
Frequently asked questions about common poisonings. Nightshade plant (includes woody, black or common types) Natural Gas Bubble Blowing Solution Cherry Pit Fiddleheads more FAQs

Visit the Healthy Canadians Website for information about recalls, safety alerts, and other information to keep you and your family healthy and safe.

Professional Resources

Information intended for healthcare professionals.

Healthcare Professional Documents
Newsletters and articles The New Poison Management Manual Niacin: The facts on flushing Finasteride for Hair Loss in Women Gabapentin Abuse High-dose Oral Corticosteroids for Relapses of Multiple Sclerosis Imiquimod for non-genital cutaneous warts Zostavax (zoster vaccine) FAQs Hormonal and IUD Contraceptive Agents Available in Canada Management of Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapy for Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures Topical Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: Applying the Evidence Methemoglobinemia and Medications A to Z more documents Drug Product Listings
Availability and status of products: approvals, special access... Generic Name Common Trade Name(s) Date Marketed (yyyy/mm/dd) Elexacaftor + tezacaftor + ivacaftor Trikafta 2021/06/22 Drospirenone + estetrol Nextstellis 2021/06/15 Ponesimod Ponvory 2021/04/28 Trastuzumab deruxtecan Enhertu 2021/04/15 Ofatumumab Kesimpta 2021/04/08 more listings

All material found on the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre (DPIC) website is provided for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the expert advice of a healthcare professional such as a physician, pharmacist, nurse or qualified poison specialist. Use of this site is governed and restricted by specific terms of use. Please review the full terms and conditions below prior to using the DPIC website. In the event of a poisoning emergency, call your local poison control centre immediately. Portions of this web site are intended for healthcare professionals. Interpretation and application of information may require more detailed explanation than contained herein, particularly regarding any clinical information that is found in or linked to this site. Patients are advised to consult their health care provider regarding diagnosis and treatment, and for assistance in interpreting these materials and applying them in individual cases. Terms and Conditions ^-A ⁺A

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