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Suggest Remedy For Accidental Intake Of Olbas Oil With Water
about 1 hour ago i have accidental put 15 drops of olbas oil into water and swallowed it. i had the bottle of echinacea next to it and confused the two bottles.i have subsequently drunken 4 large glasses of water to dilute it.is there anything else i should do?currently i can only feel a burning sensation in my upper mouth and tongue.thank you for responding to my query.
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
Hello there,
The primary reason for you having the burning sensation is eucalyptus oil that is contained in olbas oil. Since your dosage is low there shouldn't be any long term effects . However you can have activated charcoal pills that would absorb the oil and help it get excreted.
Just to be safe if you notice any of these Signs that you should go to the hospital- Drowsiness,vomiting, dizziness or difficulty breathing.
Thank you for your query.
Dr Arun A
The primary reason for you having the burning sensation is eucalyptus oil that is contained in olbas oil. Since your dosage is low there shouldn't be any long term effects . However you can have activated charcoal pills that would absorb the oil and help it get excreted.
Just to be safe if you notice any of these Signs that you should go to the hospital- Drowsiness,vomiting, dizziness or difficulty breathing.
Thank you for your query.
Dr Arun A
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