Table 1A.

Top ten classes of poisons in children younger than 6 years of age.

Toxic household product (not caustics)	178 (17.2)
Analgesics	138 (13.4)
Other pharmaceuticals	99 (9.6)
Anticholinergics/antihistamines	57 (5.5)
Cardiovascular drugs	56 (5.4)
Endocrine/hormones/steroids	52 (5.0)
Herbal/dietary supplements/vitamins	42 (4.1)
Hydrocarbons (petroleum products)	40 (3.9)
Antipsychotics	39 (3.8)
Other nonpharmaceuticals	37 (3.6)

Data are number (percentage). Analgesics: paracetamol, aspirin, acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Toxic household products such as perfumes, essential oils and products with acetone.