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Does Accidental Ingestion Of Disinfectant Require Immediate Medical Attention
Question: my daughter mistakely drink some dettol
Brief Answer:
Seek medical attention at the earliest
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Dettol is a commonly available disinfectant. It contains Chlorxylenol (4.8%), Pine oil (9%) and Isopropyl alcohol (12%). Pine oil causes central nervous system depression. The action is probably additive to the depressant action of Chlorxylenol.
Similar to Chlorxyleonol it can cause renal failure and hepatitis. Iso-propyl alcohol can also cause central nervous system depression. Pulmonary aspiration can also occur due to Dettol ingestion.
You therefore need to take her to the ER at the earliest and arrange for her condition to be monitored closely. Management would be symptomatic.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das,
Pediatrician
Seek medical attention at the earliest
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Dettol is a commonly available disinfectant. It contains Chlorxylenol (4.8%), Pine oil (9%) and Isopropyl alcohol (12%). Pine oil causes central nervous system depression. The action is probably additive to the depressant action of Chlorxylenol.
Similar to Chlorxyleonol it can cause renal failure and hepatitis. Iso-propyl alcohol can also cause central nervous system depression. Pulmonary aspiration can also occur due to Dettol ingestion.
You therefore need to take her to the ER at the earliest and arrange for her condition to be monitored closely. Management would be symptomatic.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das,
Pediatrician
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