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Can Brushing With Cortisone 10 In Error Cause Any Risks?
Question: I accidentally started brushing my teeth with cortisone 10 instead instead of Colgate but spit it out as soon as I tasted it will it harm me?
Brief Answer:
Probably no harm done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but it does not seem that you have ingested any of the cortisone 10 cream, so it won't be expected that you will experience any side effects. However, you should watch yourself in the next 24 hours for allergic reaction towards the cortisone 10 cream which can be manifested as gum swelling or redness or skin hives. If you experienced any then please seek medical care for an Avil and Dexamethasone shot to abort the allergic attack.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
Probably no harm done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but it does not seem that you have ingested any of the cortisone 10 cream, so it won't be expected that you will experience any side effects. However, you should watch yourself in the next 24 hours for allergic reaction towards the cortisone 10 cream which can be manifested as gum swelling or redness or skin hives. If you experienced any then please seek medical care for an Avil and Dexamethasone shot to abort the allergic attack.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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