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Dettol sanitizer in stomach
Hello Sir, some Dettol (4-5 ml) sanitizer went into the stomach. Is there any problem?
Now there are no symptoms.
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4-5 ml of dettol accidental ingestion is unlikely to cause any harm to the body
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Minimum amount as such no problem.
But vomiting, throat pain, vomiting appear go to hospital ASAP
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If in a very small quantity, no worry.
If more or If you experience chest pain, breathlessness, vomiting, burning sensation abdomen, throat pain etc, symptoms, go to the hospital ASAP.
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A small amount (4–5 ml) may cause mild stomach irritation, nausea, or burning, but if there are no symptoms, it is usually not serious. Drink plenty of water and avoid inducing vomiting.
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If vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, or breathing difficulty occurs, seek urgent care. Please consult me for proper guidance and monitoring.
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If 4–5 ml of Dettol antiseptic liquid (chloroxylenol based) was accidentally swallowed and there are no symptoms currently, in most adults this small quantity usually does not cause serious toxicity.
However, Dettol is not safe for ingestion. It can irritate:
• Mouth and throat
• Esophagus
• Stomach lining
Possible symptoms (if they occur) may include:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Drowsiness
• Burning sensation in throat
The fact that you are currently asymptomatic is reassuring.
Next Steps
✔ Do this now:
• Rinse mouth thoroughly.
• Drink 1–2 glasses of plain water or milk (to dilute it).
❌ Do NOT:
• Induce vomiting.
• Take alcohol.
• Take any random medicine.
⚠ Go to emergency immediately if you develop:
• Persistent vomiting
• Severe abdominal pain
• Drowsiness or confusion
• Difficulty breathing
• Burning in throat/chest
• Blood in vomit
Observation for 6–8 hours after ingestion is generally sufficient if no symptoms develop.
Health Tips
• Avoid eating very spicy or acidic food today.
• Stay hydrated.
• Monitor for symptoms for 24 hours.
• Keep antiseptics and chemicals stored safely to prevent recurrence.
If this happened to a child, elderly person, or someone with liver/kidney disease, medical evaluation is advised even if asymptomatic.
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At present, since you have no symptoms, serious harm is unlikely.
If you would like a brief online review of your condition or have any change in symptoms, I’m available for consultation to guide you properly and safely.
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Hello, be careful next time, and coming to the question it’s ok with such small amount but u have to cautious and watchful about any GI symptoms like GI upset like stomach burn or pain,nausea and vomtings
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As asymptomatic no need to worry just be watchful
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Be careful next time it’s not safe in general
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No problem, if you dont have any symptoms.if you feel any dizziness, vomiting then consult me asap on practo for further management and evaluation.
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Rewari
No need to worry
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Don't worry
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Dr. Raiba Deshmukh
General Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
Wait and watch for symptoms of nausea
Vomiting and abdomen
If no symptoms then nothing to worry
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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