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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of Calamine Lotion?

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Posted on Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Question: I just drank a tablespoon or two of calamine lotion thinking it was pepto his old. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
If vomiting and stomach pain, go to the hospital. Otherwise, you are fine!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Calamine can cause vomiting and stomach pain when accidentally ingested. This is not fatal. If these symptoms should set in, then seek help at the nearest health facility. If this doesn't happen, stay calm and all would be okay.

Hope I have answered your query.

I wish you well.

Regards,
Dr. Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist

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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of Calamine Lotion?

Brief Answer: If vomiting and stomach pain, go to the hospital. Otherwise, you are fine! Detailed Answer: Hi, Calamine can cause vomiting and stomach pain when accidentally ingested. This is not fatal. If these symptoms should set in, then seek help at the nearest health facility. If this doesn't happen, stay calm and all would be okay. Hope I have answered your query. I wish you well. Regards, Dr. Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist