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New Zealand Poisons Prevention and Education Website Disclaimer

In the event of any poisoning occurrence, contact the New Zealand National Poisons Centre, phone 0800 764 766 (or any International Poison Centre found here). The information provided on this website is not to be used in the context of any specific poisoning occurrence or any other medical emergency.

This Disclaimer applies to all information made available by the University of Otago and the New Zealand National Poisons Centre on this Website. The information provided and subject to this disclaimer, is for informational purposes and is only intended to be general information to the public.

This information is made available to users of this website and all other persons and entities on the basis that the University of Otago and the New Zealand National Poisons Centre, their employees and agents accept no liability for any injury, loss or damage caused by reliance on any part of this information.

The University of Otago and the New Zealand National Poisons Centre has made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided on this website is accurate, up to date and otherwise adequate in all respects. However since the University of Otago and the New Zealand National Poisons Centre cannot accept or control the conditions under which this information may be used, each user should review the information in the specific context of the intended application.

This Information Is Not Intended To Replace The Advice Of A Health Professional

This information is of a general nature only and is not intended as a substitute for professional health advice and no person should act solely in reliance on any statement contained in the information provided and at all times should obtain specific advice from a health professional.

Information Intended For New Zealand Residents Only

This website is intended solely for New Zealand residents and the information contained on this site is New Zealand-specific. While international visitors are welcome to utilise information found on the website, The University of Otago and the New Zealand National Poisons Centre take no responsibility for any disparity arising from location-specific information.

Pharmaceutical or chemical products referred to on this New Zealand site may not be available in other countries, or may be referred to by a different name.

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