What is a Poison Center?
The Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center / DPIC is a 24-hour emergency and technical information service available by telephone to anyone with a concern involving a poison or drug. If a poisoning is suspected, do not hesitate to call the poison control center, 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222.
The Drug and Poison Information Center's specially trained staff of pharmacists, pharmacologists and nurses answer questions about poisonings, drug abuse, product contents, substance identification, interactions and adverse reactions.
Physicians with specialized training in clinical toxicology and environmental and occupational health, as well as other experts in areas related to toxicology and drug abuse are available 24 hours daily to assist the DPIC staff when needed.
The Drug and Poison Information Center maintains current references and resources on consumer products, chemicals and drugs to aid in identifying and recommending the management for toxic exposures.
The Drug and Poison Information Center provides literature and speakers for educational purposes to physicians, hospitals, schools, pharmacies and other interested persons and organizations.
