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Does Swallowing Mouthwash Cause Any Complication?

Posted on Wed, 5 Nov 2014

Question: Hi what happened when i sawollow mouthwash?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
If in small volumes, do not get bothered!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this mouthwash solution that you swallowed. If you only swallowed a small volume that is often recommended to rinse the mouth then that is not any harmful. However, ingestion of larger amounts are discouraged and you should get consulted by your primary care doctor to make sure that all is okay and we are not missing out on any clues of possible consequences.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

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

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (4 minutes later)

It was alot

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Any syptoms How long has it been?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and sorry to hear that it was in huge volumes.

For how long has this been and do you have any symptoms?

Let me hear from you!

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

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 minute later)

I had a cough when i swallow it and thats it

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stay calm and relaxed for now!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up response.

Because you have no concerning symptoms, I will advice that you stay calm and relaxed and only consider further medical attention if something concerning should come up like dizziness, racing heart, fainting, etc.

Hope this helps. Let me get updates within 24hours on how well you are doing.

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

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (21 minutes later)

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks and keep me posted!

Detailed Answer:
Thanks and keep me posted. If need be, I am available to address any further concerns.

I wish you well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (33 minutes later)

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks!

Detailed Answer:
Until then, I wish you well.

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