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Is Accidental Consumption Of Two Drops Of Harpic Harmful?

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Posted on Sat, 17 Jan 2015
Question: Can two drops of harpic be harmful? After drinking, vomit took place but now its alright, is there anything to worry about???
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Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
2 drops.. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for posting the query.

HARPIC contains Sodium Alkyle Benzene Sulphonate & Sodium Alkene Sulphonate which are corrosives.

Large doses can result in serious side effects.

However, few drops are unlikely to produce symptoms and are often asymptomatic. Usually it produces burning sensation in throat and chest. Vomiting is a brisk reaction and is likely to have thrown the chemical out.

In your case, if you are sure that you consumed only few drops, and have no other symptoms, you need not worry.
Hope this helped.
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Is Accidental Consumption Of Two Drops Of Harpic Harmful?

Brief Answer: 2 drops.. I don't think you have anything to worry about. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for posting the query. HARPIC contains Sodium Alkyle Benzene Sulphonate & Sodium Alkene Sulphonate which are corrosives. Large doses can result in serious side effects. However, few drops are unlikely to produce symptoms and are often asymptomatic. Usually it produces burning sensation in throat and chest. Vomiting is a brisk reaction and is likely to have thrown the chemical out. In your case, if you are sure that you consumed only few drops, and have no other symptoms, you need not worry. Hope this helped.