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What Should Be Done After Consumption Of Floor Cleaner?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014
Question: Hi sir. My daughter just consumed 3-4 gulps of lizol floor cleaner. I gave her 4-5 glasses of salt water and made her vomit. Is there anything else I need to do and is it dangerous? Please advise earliest.
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Answered by Dr. Manjeth Kumar G (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Rush immediately to ER. do not give anythig by mou Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Lizol floor cleaner contents are acidic in nature. It may corrode the mucosa of oral cavity, throat, oesophagus and stomach. You should rush immediately to hospital. In hospital, they will check whether her oral cavity and other areas are normal or corroded. They may start treatment immediately. Further do not give any thing by oral or any emetic substances like salt water. It will further aggravate the damage. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.
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What Should Be Done After Consumption Of Floor Cleaner?

Brief Answer: Rush immediately to ER. do not give anythig by mou Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Lizol floor cleaner contents are acidic in nature. It may corrode the mucosa of oral cavity, throat, oesophagus and stomach. You should rush immediately to hospital. In hospital, they will check whether her oral cavity and other areas are normal or corroded. They may start treatment immediately. Further do not give any thing by oral or any emetic substances like salt water. It will further aggravate the damage. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.