Malta National Poisons Centre

Malta National Poisons Centre Through our helpline 1774, we provide timely and accurate information, guidance, and assistance following poison exposures 🐍🍀💊🧪

🇲🇹 𝗛𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗮: it-tfal ma jistgħux jiftħu kontenitur tal-mediċina b'tapp li huwa child-resistant.𝗙𝗮𝘁𝘁: Child-resistant ma tfi...
10/09/2026

🇲🇹 𝗛𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗮: it-tfal ma jistgħux jiftħu kontenitur tal-mediċina b'tapp li huwa child-resistant.
𝗙𝗮𝘁𝘁: Child-resistant ma tfissirx child-proof.

Kontenituri child-resistant jagħmluha aktar diffiċli għat-tfal biex jiftħuhom u jagħtu lil dawk li jieħdu ħsiebhom ħin addizzjonali biex jintervjenu. Madankollu, xi tfal xorta jistgħu jirnexxilhom jiftħuhom, speċjalment jekk jingħataw biżżejjed ħin.

Biex iżżomm lit-tfal siguri:
🔒 Dejjem agħlaq it-tapp sew wara l-użu
⬆️ Anke b' kontenituri child-resistant, żomm il-mediċini fejn ma jintlaħqux mit-tfal

📞 Jekk it-tfal ħadu xi mediċina li ma kellhomx jieħdu, ċempel lill-Malta National Poisons Centre immedjatament fuq 𝟭𝟳𝟳𝟰.

🇬🇧 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: Children cannot open a medicine container with a child-resistant cap.
𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁: Child-resistant does not mean child-proof.

Child-resistant containers make it harder for children to open and give caregivers additional time to intervene. However, some children may still manage to open them, especially if given enough time.

To keep children safe:
🔒 Always close the cap securely after use
⬆️ Even with child-resistant containers, keep medicines out of children’s reach

📞 If a child has taken any medicine that they should not have, call the Malta National Poisons Centre immediately on 𝟭𝟳𝟳𝟰.

🇲🇹 Vitamini f’forma ta’ ġuġù jixbhu ‘l-ħelu fid-dehra, fir-riħa u fit-togħma, u għalhekk ikunu attraenti ħafna għat-tfal...
03/09/2026

🇲🇹 Vitamini f’forma ta’ ġuġù jixbhu ‘l-ħelu fid-dehra, fir-riħa u fit-togħma, u għalhekk ikunu attraenti ħafna għat-tfal żgħar.

Għalhekk, il-vitamini u s-supplimenti għandhom dejjem jitqiesu bħala mediċini. Jekk jittieħed aktar mill-ammont rakkomandat, dawn ukoll jistgħu jikkawżaw avvelenament. Ċerti prodotti, b’mod partikolari dawk li fihom il-ħadid, jistgħu jkunu perikolużi speċjalment għat-tfal.

Biex tnaqqas ir-riskju ta’ avvelenament aċċidentali:
🧴 Żomm il-vitamini u s-supplimenti fil-kontenitur oriġinali tagħhom
🔒 Erfagħhom f’post għoli, imsakkar u fejn ma jidhrux
🍬 Qatt tirreferi għall-vitamini bħala ħelu jew tużahom bħala premju

Jekk taħseb li tifel jew tifla ħadu xi vitamini jew supplimenti iktar milli suppost, tistenniex li jidhru s-sintomi. Ċempel lill- Malta National Poisons Centre fuq 📞𝟭𝟳𝟳𝟰 immedjatament.

🇬🇧 Gummy vitamins look, smell and taste like candy, and are therefore very attractive to young children.

Therefore, vitamins and supplements should always be considered as medicines. If taken in excess of the recommended amount, they can also cause poisoning. Certain products, particularly those containing iron, can be especially dangerous for children.

To reduce the risk of accidental poisoning:

🧴 Keep vitamins and supplements in their original container
🔒 Store them high, locked, and out of sight
🍬 Never refer to vitamins as candy or use them as rewards

If you think a child has taken too much of a vitamin or supplement, do not wait for symptoms to appear. Call the Malta National Poisons Centre on 📞𝟭𝟳𝟳𝟰 immediately

🇲🇹 L-effetti ta’ sustanzi illiċiti jistgħu jkunu imprevedibbli, speċjalment meta s-sustanza eżatta ma tkunx magħrufa jew...
26/08/2026

🇲🇹 L-effetti ta’ sustanzi illiċiti jistgħu jkunu imprevedibbli, speċjalment meta s-sustanza eżatta ma tkunx magħrufa jew jitħalltu sustanzi differenti.

Ċempel 112 immedjatament jekk il-persuna:
⚠️ Tkun mitlufa minn sensiha jew ma tkunx tista’ titqajjem
⚠️ Ma tkunx qed tieħu n-nifs b’mod normali
⚠️ Ikollha aċċessjoni jew uġigħ fis-sider
⚠️ Tkun konfuża ħafna, aġitata jew tħoss sħana qawwija
⚠️ Tikkollassa jew xofftejha jibdlu l-lewn lejn blu jew griż

Sakemm tasal l-għajnuna:
✅ Ibqa’ mal-persuna
✅ Poġġiha fir-recovery position jekk tkun mitlufa minn sensiha iżda qed tieħu n-nifs
✅ Ibda CPR jekk ma tkunx qed tieħu n-nifs b’mod normali
✅ Għid lill-professjonisti x’seta’ ttieħed

❌ Tagħtihiex ikel, xorb jew mediċini
❌ Tippruvax iġġegħelha tirremetti

Qatt tassumi li tista’ “torqod sakemm tgħaddi”.

🚨 Emerġenza: 112
📞 Parir dwar avvelenament: 1774

🇬🇧 The effects of illicit substances can be unpredictable, especially when the contents are unknown or substances are mixed.

Call 112 immediately if the person:
⚠️ Is unconscious or cannot be woken
⚠️ Is not breathing normally
⚠️ Has a seizure or chest pain
⚠️ Is severely confused, agitated or overheated
⚠️ Collapses or develops blue/grey lips

While waiting for help:
✅ Stay with them
✅ Recovery position if unconscious but breathing
✅ Start CPR if not breathing normally
✅ Tell professionals what may have been taken

❌ Do not give food, drinks or medicines
❌ Do not induce vomiting

Never assume they can “sleep it off.”

🚨 Emergency: 112
📞 Poison advice: 1774

🇲🇹 Il-v**es jistgħu jidhru li mhumiex ta’ ħsara, iżda l-likwidi tal-v**es jistgħu joħolqu riskju ta’ avvelenament, b’mod...
20/08/2026

🇲🇹 Il-v**es jistgħu jidhru li mhumiex ta’ ħsara, iżda l-likwidi tal-v**es jistgħu joħolqu riskju ta’ avvelenament, b’mod partikolari għat-tfal żgħar. Il-biċċa l-kbira tal-v**es fihom in-nikotina, li hija tossika ħafna u tista’ tikkawża avvelenament jekk jinbela’ l-e-liquid. L-e-liquids jista’ jkun fihom kimiċi oħra li potenzjalment jagħmlu ħsara.

Avvelenament bin-nikotina jista’ jikkawża:
🤢 Dardir jew rimettar
😵 Uġigħ ta’ ras jew sturdament
❤️ Żieda fir-rata tal-qalb
🥱 Dgħufija jew ngħas
🚨 F’każijiet severi, diffikultà biex wieħed jieħu n-nifs, aċċessjonijiet jew telf tas-sensi.

Biex tgħin tipprevjeni l-avvelenament, żomm il-v**es, il-fliexken tar-refill u l-cartridges maħżuna b’mod sigur 🔒 u ’l bogħod minn fejn jarawhom u jilħquhom it-tfal.

📞 Jekk jinbela’ l-likwidu tal-v**es, ċempel 𝟭𝟳𝟳𝟰 għal risk assessment u parir.

🇬🇧 Vapes may look harmless, but v**e liquids can pose a poisoning risk, particularly to young children. Most v**es contain ni****ne, which is highly toxic and can cause poisoning if e-liquid is swallowed. E-liquids may also contain other potentially harmful chemicals.

Ni****ne poisoning may cause:
🤢 Nausea or vomiting
😵 Headache or dizziness
❤️ Increased heart rate
🥱 Weakness or drowsiness
🚨 In severe cases, breathing difficulties, seizures or loss of consciousness

To help prevent poisoning, keep v**es, refill bottles and cartridges securely stored 🔒 and out of the sight and reach of children.

📞 If v**e liquid has been swallowed, call 𝟭𝟳𝟳𝟰 for a risk assessment and advice.

🇲🇹 Alkoħol f’ammonti eċċessivi, jista’ jikkawża tnaqqis fil-ġudizzju, koordinazzjoni ħażina, rimettar, nifs batut, koma ...
12/08/2026

🇲🇹 Alkoħol f’ammonti eċċessivi, jista’ jikkawża tnaqqis fil-ġudizzju, koordinazzjoni ħażina, rimettar, nifs batut, koma u anke mewt.

⚠️ It-tfal huma partikolarment vulnerabbli - anke ammonti żgħar jistgħu jikkawżaw avvelenament sever. U tinsiex li l-alkoħol jinstab ukoll fil-hand sanitisers, surgical spirit, mouthwashes u fwejjaħ.

✅ Ixrob alkoħol b’mod responsabbli u kun af il-limiti tiegħek.
🔒 Erfa’ l-alkoħol u prodotti li fihom l-alkoħol b’mod sigur fejn ma jintlaħqux mit-tfal.
❌ Qatt tħalli xorb alkoħoliku waħdu fejn hemm it-tfal żgħar.
🚑 Fittex attenzjoni medika immedjata jekk xi ħadd ikun mitluf minn sensih, isibha diffiċli biex iqum, jew jieħu n-nifs bil-mod jew b’mod irregolari.

📞 Jekk inti mħasseb dwar avvelenament mill-alkoħol jew dwar espożizzjoni għal prodott li fih l-alkoħol, ċempel lill-Malta National Poisons Centre fuq 𝟭𝟳𝟳𝟰.

🇬🇧 Alcohol in excessive amounts can cause impaired judgment, poor coordination, vomiting, shortness of breath, coma and even death.

⚠️ Children are particularly vulnerable - even small amounts can cause severe poisoning. And don't forget that alcohol is also found in hand sanitisers, surgical spirit, mouthwashes and perfumes.

✅ Drink alcohol responsibly and know your limits.
🔒 Store alcohol and alcohol-containing products safely out of reach of children.
❌ Never leave alcoholic beverages unattended in the presence of young children.
🚑 Seek immediate medical attention if someone is unconscious, has difficulty waking up, or is breathing slowly or irregularly.

📞 If you are concerned about alcohol poisoning or exposure to a product containing alcohol, call the Malta National Poisons Centre on 𝟭𝟳𝟳𝟰.

🇲🇹 Il-kannabinojdi sintetiċi, kultant mibjugħa taħt ismijiet bħal “Spice” jew “K2,” mhumiex l-istess bħall-kannabis.Dawn...
07/08/2026

🇲🇹 Il-kannabinojdi sintetiċi, kultant mibjugħa taħt ismijiet bħal “Spice” jew “K2,” mhumiex l-istess bħall-kannabis.

Dawn il-kimiċi magħmula f’laboratorju ġeneralment ikunu ħafna aktar b’saħħithom u aktar imprevedibbli. L-ingredjenti u l-potenza jvarjaw bil-kbir, anke bejn prodotti li jidhru identiċi.

L-effetti possibbli jinkludu:
• Ansjetà severa, paniku jew aġitazzjoni
• Konfużjoni, alluċinazzjonijiet jew imġiba mhux tas-soltu
• Qalb tgħaġġel u uġigħ fis-sider
• Rimettar
• Aċċessjonijiet
• Diffikultà biex tieħu n-nifs jew telf mis-sens

Xi nies isiru estremament stressjati, aggressivi jew instabbli. Qatt m’għandek tipprova trażżan lil xi ħadd fiżikament sakemm ma jkunx meħtieġ għas-sigurtà immedjata.

🚨 Ċempel 112 immedjatament għal aċċessjonijiet, uġigħ fis-sider, diffikultajiet tan-nifs, kollass, telf mis-sens jew imġiba li tippreżenta periklu immedjat.

📞 Għal pariri dwar avvelenament, ċempel 1774.

🇬🇧 Synthetic cannabinoids, sometimes sold under names such as “Spice” or “K2,” are not the same as cannabis.
These laboratory-made chemicals can be much stronger and more unpredictable. The ingredients and concentration may vary considerably, even between products that look identical.

Possible effects include:
• Severe anxiety, panic or agitation
• Confusion, hallucinations or unusual behaviour
• Rapid heartbeat and chest pain
• Vomiting
• Seizures
• Difficulty breathing or loss of consciousness

Some people may become extremely distressed, aggressive or medically unstable. Never attempt to physically restrain someone unless necessary for immediate safety.

🚨 Call 112 immediately for seizures, chest pain, breathing difficulties, collapse, loss of consciousness or behaviour that presents an immediate danger.

📞 For poisoning advice, call 1774.

🇲🇹 Id-drogi rikreattivi jistgħu jipproduċu effetti serji u imprevedibbli. Ir-riskju jikber meta s-sustanza speċifika, is...
06/08/2026

🇲🇹 Id-drogi rikreattivi jistgħu jipproduċu effetti serji u imprevedibbli. Ir-riskju jikber meta s-sustanza speċifika, is-saħħa jew doża ma jkunux magħrufa, jew meta drogi, alkoħol jew mediċini differenti jittieħdu flimkien.

Sinjali nkwetanti ta’ avvelenament serju jistgħu jinkludu:
• Uġigħ fis-sider jew qalb tgħaġġel
• Aġitazzjoni qawwija, konfużjoni, jew imġiba mhux tas-soltu
• Sħana żejda
• Aċċessjonijiet
• Diffikultà fin-nifs
• Kollass jew telf mis-sens

Qatt m’għandek tħalli persuna waħedha, u dejjem għandek tkun onest mal-professjonisti tas-saħħa dwar dak li ttieħed għax din l-informazzjoni tista’ tgħin għal trattament aħjar.

🚨 Ċempel 112 immedjatament jekk il-persuna kkonċernata intilfet minn sensiha, ikollha aċċessjoni, tesperjenza uġigħ fis-sider, diffikulta biex tieħu n-nifs jew tkun magħdur.

📞 Għal parir f’suspett ta’ avvelenament jew espożizzjoni, ċempel 1774.

🇬🇧 Recreational drugs can produce serious and unpredictable effects. The risk may be greater when the substance, strength or dose is unknown, or when different drugs, alcohol or medicines are combined.

Warning signs of serious poisoning may include:
• Chest pain or a very rapid heartbeat
• Severe agitation, confusion, or unusual behaviour
• Overheating
• Seizures
• Difficulty breathing
• Collapse or loss of consciousness

Never leave an unwell person alone and be honest with healthcare professionals about what may have been taken. This information can help them provide the right treatment.

🚨 Call 112 immediately if the person is unconscious, having a seizure, experiencing chest pain, struggling to breathe or severely unwell.

📞 For advice in suspected poisoning or exposure, call 1774.

🇲🇹 L-M**A, magħrufa ukoll bħala ecstasy, taffettwa l-moħħ, il-qalb u l-abbiltà tal-ġisem li jirregola t-temperatura tieg...
06/08/2026

🇲🇹 L-M**A, magħrufa ukoll bħala ecstasy, taffettwa l-moħħ, il-qalb u l-abbiltà tal-ġisem li jirregola t-temperatura tiegħu.
Effetti possibbli jinkludu:
• Aġitazzjoni, anzjetà jew konfużjoni
• Qalb mgħaggla u pressjoni tad-demm għolja
• Theżżiż tas-snien, għaraq u dardir
• Temperatura tal-ġisem eċċessiva
• Konvulżjonijiet, aċċessjonijiet jew telf mis-sens
Ir-riskju jiżdied f’ambjenti sħan jew fl-iffullar, waqt attività fiżika fit-tul, jew meta l-M**A tittieħed flimkien mal-alkoħol, mediċini jew drogi rikreattivi oħra.

Il-kontenut speċifiku u s-saħħa tal-pilloli tal-ecstasy jew tat-trab tal-M**A ma jistgħux jiġu kkonfermati mill-kulur, mil-logo jew mid-dehra tagħhom. Prodotti mibjugħa bħala M**A jista’ jkun fihom ukoll sustanzi mhux mistennija.

🚨 Ċempel il-112 immedjatament f’każ ta’ sħana tal-ġisem eċċessiva, konvulżjonijiet, uġigħ fis-sider, diffikultà tan-nifs, kollass jew telf mis-sens.

📞 Għal pariri dwar każijiet ta’ avvelenament, ċempel 1774.

🇬🇧 M**A, commonly known as ecstasy, can affect the brain, heart and the body’s ability to control its temperature.
Possible effects include:
• Agitation, anxiety or confusion
• Rapid heartbeat and increased blood pressure
• Jaw clenching, sweating and nausea
• Overheating
• Seizures or loss of consciousness

The risk increases in hot or crowded environments, during prolonged physical activity, or when M**A is combined with alcohol, medicines or other recreational drugs.

The contents and strength of tablets or powders cannot be confirmed by their colour, logo or appearance. Products sold as M**A may also contain unexpected substances.

🚨 Call 112 immediately for severe overheating, seizures, chest pain, breathing difficulties, collapse or loss of consciousness.

📞 For poisoning advice, call 1774.

🇲🇹 Nitrous Oxide, xi kultant imsejjaħ laughing gas, jista’ jikkawża sturdament, koordinazzjoni batuta, konfużjoni u telf...
06/08/2026

🇲🇹 Nitrous Oxide, xi kultant imsejjaħ laughing gas, jista’ jikkawża sturdament, koordinazzjoni batuta, konfużjoni u telf tas-sensi. L-użu tiegħu fi spazji magħluqa jew direttament minn kontenituri bi pressjoni jista’ joħloq riskji addizzjonali.

Effetti possibbli fuq medda qasira ta’ żmien jinkludu:
• Sturdament u wġigħ ta’ ras
• Telf tal-bilanċ jew tal-koordinazzjoni
• Konfużjoni
• Ħass ħażin jew telf mis-sens
• Livelli mnaqqsa ta’ ossiġnu u diffikultà biex tieħu n-nifs

Użu ripetittiv jew ta’ ċertu livell kapaċi jinterferixxi mal-attività tal-vitamina B₁₂ u jikkawża tnemnim, dgħufija, diffikultà fil-mixi u potenzjalment ħsara permanenti fin-nervituri.

🚨 Ċempel 112 immedjatament jekk xi ħadd jintilef minn sensih, qed ibati biex jieħu n-nifs, ikun waqa’ jew jiżviluppa sintomi newroloġiċi severi.

📞 Għal parir wara espożizzjoni, ċempel 1774.

🇬🇧 Nitrous oxide, sometimes called laughing gas, can cause dizziness, poor coordination, confusion and loss of consciousness. Using it in enclosed spaces or directly from pressurised containers may create additional risks.

Possible short-term effects include:
• Dizziness and headache
• Loss of balance or coordination
• Confusion
• Fainting or loss of consciousness
• Reduced oxygen levels and breathing difficulties

Repeated or heavy use can interfere with vitamin B₁₂ activity and may cause numbness, tingling, weakness, difficulty walking and potentially lasting nerve damage.

🚨 Call 112 immediately if someone is unconscious, struggling to breathe, has collapsed or has developed severe neurological symptoms.

📞 For advice following exposure, call 1774.

🇲🇹 Il-kokaina hija stimulant qawwi li jitfa’ piż konsiderevoli fuq il-qalb, il-vini u l-arterji, u l-moħħ.L-effetti tagħ...
05/08/2026

🇲🇹 Il-kokaina hija stimulant qawwi li jitfa’ piż konsiderevoli fuq il-qalb, il-vini u l-arterji, u l-moħħ.

L-effetti tagħħa huma simili tal-istimulant li ssemma lbieraħ, l-M**A, u jinkludu:
• Qalb mgħaġġla u pressjoni tad-demm għolja
• Ansjetà, aġitazzjoni jew paniku
• Għaraq, rogħda u dardir
• Uġigħ fis-sider
• Konvulżjonijiet, kollass, attakk tal-qalb jew puplesija

Jista’ jseħħ avvelenament serju anke f’ żgħażagħ u individwi li m’ għandhomx problemi magħrufa tal-qalb. It-taħlit tal-kokaina mal-alkoħol jew ma’ sustanzi oħra tista’ tikkawża effetti aktar perikolużi u imprevedibbli.

Il-potenza u l-kontenut kimiku tal-kokaina mibjugħa fuq l-idejn mhumiex magħrufa, u b’hekk tista’ tinkludi sustanzi oħra li jżidu r-riskju ta’ avvelenament.

🚨 Uġigħ fis-sider, konvulżjonijiet, aġitazzjoni qawwija, diffikultà fin-nifs jew kollass jeħtieġu telefonata urġenti lill-112.

📞 Għal pariri dwar avvelenament, ċempel 1774.

🇬🇧 Co***ne is a powerful stimulant that places considerable strain on the heart, blood vessels and brain.

Possible effects include:
• Rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure
• Anxiety, agitation or panic
• Sweating, tremors and nausea
• Chest pain
• Seizures, collapse, heart attack or stroke

Serious poisoning can occur even in young people or those without known heart problems. Combining co***ne with alcohol or other substances can make its effects more dangerous and unpredictable.

The strength and contents of illicit co***ne are unknown, and it may contain other substances that increase the risk of poisoning.

🚨 Chest pain, seizures, severe agitation, difficulty breathing or collapse require an immediate call to 112.

📞 For poisoning advice, call 1774.

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