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Is Accidental Ingestion Of Harpic Toilet Cleaner A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Fri, 12 May 2017

Question: Hi, i have drank harpic toilet cleaner but immediately spitted and washed my mouth. will there be any problem?

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
visit ER if you swallowed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I would recommend you to visit ER if you have swallowed the toilet cleaner as it could be dangerous.

If you did not swallow and it was only the contact in mouth, washing mouth would suffice.

Consult your doctor if you feel nauseated or have any disturbance in the mouth or throat.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Raju A.T (25 minutes later)

Thanks for the clarification sir...it was only a mouth contact and not swallowed. i'm getting sensitivity in my teeth and not able to chew anything. i'm applying Quadrigel in my mouth, is that suffice. Your guidance please.
Thanks,
Navin

Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

I suggest you to consult your treating doctor. A detailed examination of your mouth may be needed to rule out any contact injuries or inflammation due to the toilet cleaner.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar