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Are Problems Caused By Drinking Harpic Toilet Cleaner Curable?
hi doc my wife she drank harpic toilet cleaner before 2months still she is under medical supervision the main problem is she is not able to eat and drink so doctor provided a artificial food pipe from the stomach one more.problem is she cannot swollow her saliva so how much time it takes to cure and is it cureable
Thu, 6 Mar 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. Harpic contains Sodium alkyle benzene sulphonate & sodium alkene sulphonate along with hydrochloric acid. These chemicals are mucosal irritants / corrosives and cause symptoms like abdominal pain, ulceration of oral and gastrointestinal mucosa and respiratory distress. Since it is a potentially toxic chemical, it can cause death in excessive doses. It should not be consumed at any costs. Taking medical help is essential to avoid complications. Do not try to induce vomiting at home. Instead take gelusil syrup and rush to the hospital. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Are Problems Caused By Drinking Harpic Toilet Cleaner Curable?
Hello, Thanks for your query. Harpic contains Sodium alkyle benzene sulphonate & sodium alkene sulphonate along with hydrochloric acid. These chemicals are mucosal irritants / corrosives and cause symptoms like abdominal pain, ulceration of oral and gastrointestinal mucosa and respiratory distress. Since it is a potentially toxic chemical, it can cause death in excessive doses. It should not be consumed at any costs. Taking medical help is essential to avoid complications. Do not try to induce vomiting at home. Instead take gelusil syrup and rush to the hospital. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care