What is the most prudent immediate response if a significant dose of nutmeg has been ingested?
Seeking professional medical advice or contacting a poison control center
Given the potential for severe outcomes, such as heart rhythm disturbances or seizures, if a significant dose of nutmeg has been consumed, immediate, professional consultation is the most advisable course of action. While monitoring the individual closely is important, especially since symptoms can be slow to start, and encouraging sips of water for potential dehydration from vomiting is helpful, these measures are supportive. They do not replace the need for expert toxicological assessment. It is strongly recommended to avoid administering treatments without explicit direction from a medical professional or poison control center, as self-treating severe intoxication can potentially complicate later diagnosis or delay necessary appropriate care.
