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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Ingestion Of Fabric Softener
Question: I accidentally took a sip of fabric softener thinking it was lemon water. I attached a picture of the brand. Was a small amount. Am I in danger? I'm in Poland so going to Dr is more difficult.. Thanks...
Brief Answer:
Do you feel any pains when you swallow or eat?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about what you just reported. Unless you have any symptoms right now like pains and burning in the mouth or when you swallow, there is little to worry about right now without any of these symptoms. The greatest fear with detergent is that they can cause metabolic disorders. With small volumes, that is unlikely. If you had not rinse your mouth thoroughly, please do so and drink much water for the next 24hours to encourage increased urine production and elimination of any traces in the body. There is no need for further medical intervention at this time.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Do you feel any pains when you swallow or eat?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about what you just reported. Unless you have any symptoms right now like pains and burning in the mouth or when you swallow, there is little to worry about right now without any of these symptoms. The greatest fear with detergent is that they can cause metabolic disorders. With small volumes, that is unlikely. If you had not rinse your mouth thoroughly, please do so and drink much water for the next 24hours to encourage increased urine production and elimination of any traces in the body. There is no need for further medical intervention at this time.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your response. I have no pains at all as of now. It's been almost 3 hours since I had the sip. So just keep drinking water and hopefully no longer term effects? When would I know that I'm out of the woods?
Brief Answer:
Do not get worried!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Three hours is enough time to start feeling relaxed about this. There would be no long term effects on this given the present symptoms.'
I wish you well and keep me posted if any further concerns.
Do not get worried!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Three hours is enough time to start feeling relaxed about this. There would be no long term effects on this given the present symptoms.'
I wish you well and keep me posted if any further concerns.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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