In an emergency, call triple zero (000) and the Poisons Information Centre (PIC) 13 11 26. 

To prevent medication positioning, follow the guidance below: 

• when giving medicine to children, always follow the instructions on the label
• buy medical products in child-resistant containers or lids and always make sure they are secured and closed after each use
• keep all medications in the house out of reach and sight of children as not all child-resistant lids containers or lids are child-proof
• take any unwanted or expired medicines to your local pharmacy so they can throw them away
• don’t call medicines ‘lollies’ and, if possible
• avoid children watching you take or give medicines to other people
• keep handbags out of a child’s reach if storing medicine or other poisons, such as vaping products.

See the Poison safety factsheet for more information.