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Does Chloroform Ingestion Cause Drowsiness And Sleep?
Question: Hi, chloroform inhaling will make us sleep can we get same effect by consuming little chloroform?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir/Madam.
I understand your concern.
When ingested, chloroform caused symptoms similar to those seen following inhalation.
Serious illness has followed ingestion of 7.5 g.
The mean lethal oral dose for an adult is estimated to be about 45 g.
Therefore any quantity less than 3 g will lead a minor illness.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Relevant data provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir/Madam.
I understand your concern.
When ingested, chloroform caused symptoms similar to those seen following inhalation.
Serious illness has followed ingestion of 7.5 g.
The mean lethal oral dose for an adult is estimated to be about 45 g.
Therefore any quantity less than 3 g will lead a minor illness.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
If some one consume with food an amount of 10g rather than injected what will happen?
Brief Answer:
Relevant symptom profile provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Sir/Madam.
I understand your concern.
I apologise for my delayed response.
Ingestion of 10 gm of chloroform can cause acute symptoms as the following.The severity of symptoms varies from individual to individual.Not all symptoms an intoxicated person may manifest.
Symptoms arise according to blood levels.
1.Early facial and body surface burning, excitement, euphoria,
2.Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, skin and mucous membrane irritation; 3.Then appear malaise, lethargy, mental disorders, breathing difficulty.
4.Liver and kidney damage.
5.Severe cases can result in heart rhythm disturbances.
6.Stomach burning sensation, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea are the common symptoms to result in many cases.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Relevant symptom profile provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Sir/Madam.
I understand your concern.
I apologise for my delayed response.
Ingestion of 10 gm of chloroform can cause acute symptoms as the following.The severity of symptoms varies from individual to individual.Not all symptoms an intoxicated person may manifest.
Symptoms arise according to blood levels.
1.Early facial and body surface burning, excitement, euphoria,
2.Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, skin and mucous membrane irritation; 3.Then appear malaise, lethargy, mental disorders, breathing difficulty.
4.Liver and kidney damage.
5.Severe cases can result in heart rhythm disturbances.
6.Stomach burning sensation, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea are the common symptoms to result in many cases.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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