How we can help
You can call us for advice on 13 11 26. A clinical pharmacist with training in poisoning and toxicology will answer your call and they will:
- assess the risk of the situation you're calling about
- give you details about products involved in a poisoning, such as ingredients, strengths and pH
- give you advice about managing a poisoning
- refer you to a Clinical Toxicologist if needed - doctors with specialised training in toxicology.
Therapeutic Guidelines: Toxicology and Toxinology
You can access the guidelines if you work for Queensland Health. The guidelines are updated regularly and include information about treating:
- general poisonings
- poisoning in children
- snake and spider bites
- marine poisoning.
To access the guidelines, log in to the Therapeutic Guidelines: Toxicology and Toxinology website. If you aren't able to access the website call us for advice on 13 11 26.
Snake Bite – Clinical Pathway for Non-envenomed Snake Bite
Queensland Health has developed a clinical pathway for managing patients bitten or potentially bitten by a snake [PDF 92.92 KB]. Use this pathway for patients who don’t currently show signs of envenomation but require regular blood tests and examination.
For further advice call us on 13 11 26.