Can You Let Me Know Your Thoughts My 9 Year Daughter Accidentally Used Benzoyl Peroxide Wash As Toothpaste?

Posted on Mon, 9 Sep 2024

Question: Hi
My 9 year daughter accidentally used Benzoyl Peroxide wash (5%) as toothpaste. We don’t think much was digested as she spat it out but thought we should double check
Can you let me know your thoughts please
Many thanks

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I think not much was ingested.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.

If she used it as toothpaste and spat it I don't think much is ingested and it is not much likely to cause poisoning. She can rinse mouth well with cold water.
If she has other symptoms of swollen mouth, pain, redness , vomiting call 911.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

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