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Is Accidental Ingestion Of Olbas Oil Harmful?
Posted on
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Answered on
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
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Question : 70 year old accidentally swallowed tiny drop of olbas oil.
Could this be harmful
Could this be harmful
Brief Answer:
one drop should not cause significant complications
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Olbas oil can cause complications if a significant amount is swallowed. One drop should not cause any complications
If more is swallowed, there is a risk of cough, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, s seizures and heart side effects in some persons.
If you have a history of heart disease and/or seizures then you may need to be assessed if you notice any disturbing symptoms eg chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, tremors,
If you are not comfortable monitoring, then you should be seen as soon as possible
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
one drop should not cause significant complications
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Olbas oil can cause complications if a significant amount is swallowed. One drop should not cause any complications
If more is swallowed, there is a risk of cough, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, s seizures and heart side effects in some persons.
If you have a history of heart disease and/or seizures then you may need to be assessed if you notice any disturbing symptoms eg chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, tremors,
If you are not comfortable monitoring, then you should be seen as soon as possible
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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