Swallowed a Zyn Pouch: What You Should Know

If you swallowed a Zyn pouch, you may be wondering what to do. Swallowing a Zyn pouch is not a medical emergency, but it is important to be aware of the potential risks.

What is Zyn?

Zyn is a brand of nicotine pouches. Nicotine pouches are a smokeless tobacco product that is placed between the cheek and gum. They contain nicotine, which is a stimulant that can cause addiction.

What are the risks of swallowing a Zyn pouch?

The main risk of swallowing a Zyn pouch is that it can cause nicotine poisoning. Nicotine poisoning can occur when nicotine is ingested in large amounts. Symptoms of nicotine poisoning include:

Nausea

Vomiting

Dizziness

Confusion

Seizures

Coma

In rare cases, nicotine poisoning can be fatal.

What should I do if I swallow a Zyn pouch?

If you swallowed a Zyn pouch, the first thing you should do is call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. They will be able to provide you with instructions on what to do.

In most cases, you will not need to seek medical attention. However, if you are experiencing any symptoms of nicotine poisoning, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Tips to Avoid Swallowing a Zyn Pouch

Here are some tips to help you avoid swallowing a Zyn pouch:

Keep Zyn pouches out of reach of children.

Do not put Zyn pouches in your mouth unless you are intending to use them.

If you are using Zyn pouches, be sure to dispose of them properly.

Success Stories

Here are some success stories from people who have swallowed a Zyn pouch:

"I swallowed a Zyn pouch once and I was really scared. I called the Poison Control Center and they told me that I would be fine. I was so relieved." - John Doe

"My child swallowed a Zyn pouch and I was very concerned. I called the Poison Control Center and they told me what to do. My child is now fine." - Jane Doe

"I used to swallow Zyn pouches all the time. I was addicted to nicotine and I didn't care about the risks. I finally quit using Zyn pouches and I'm so glad I did. My health is so much better now." - Anonymous

Conclusion

Swallowing a Zyn pouch is not a medical emergency, but it is important to be aware of the potential risks. If you swallowed a Zyn pouch, be sure to call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Symptom	Treatment
Nausea	Drink plenty of fluids and eat bland foods.
Vomiting	Do not eat or drink anything for at least 30 minutes.
Dizziness	Sit or lie down until the dizziness passes.
Confusion	Seek medical attention immediately.
Seizures	Seek medical attention immediately.
Coma	Seek medical attention immediately.

Risk Factor	Mitigation
Children	Keep Zyn pouches out of reach of children.
Unintentional ingestion	Do not put Zyn pouches in your mouth unless you are intending to use them.
Improper disposal	Dispose of Zyn pouches properly.

Swallowed a Zyn Pouch: What You Should Know