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How To Detoxify The Body After Accidentally Drinking Dettol?
Hi, I accidently swallowed dettol when I washed my draining board with it and I washed my dishes before rinsing it off. It was just on the rim of my glass as I took a few sips this morning. Today I had a really bad headache and thats was it until I went to bed tonight and was awoken by a hot flush and I rushed to the toilet and was sick. Do you think I was poorly because of the dettol? Should I go to hospital? Is it very harmful? Thanks
Mon, 5 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It all depends upon the amount of Dettol being ingested and you are the only judge for this. But, if the amount is little then it is nothing to worry, because lethal dose of this substance is the large one and just a small quantity may not harm the body.
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Dr. Akhtarhusain
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It all depends upon the amount of Dettol being ingested and you are the only judge for this. But, if the amount is little then it is nothing to worry, because lethal dose of this substance is the large one and just a small quantity may not harm the body.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain
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