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How To Detoxify Body After Accidental Intake Of Clorox Bleach?

I inadvertently swallowed a small amount of Clorox Bleach. I was spot cleaning the collar of a blouse and thought I was taking a sip of water (the cups were side-by-side) only to realize I took a gulp of Clorox. What should I do? I heard inducing vomiting could cause additional damage. I rinsed my mouth immediately, sipped on water and drank some chocolate milk. My stomach os feeling queasy.
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you had accidental intake of Clorox bleach which can cause systemic sign symptoms of nausea, vomiting due to poisoning. Mixing of bleach in body is highly injurious as this causes the release of toxic chlorine gas, which can be deadly. I would suggest you flush face with lots of water for at least 15 minutes and drink plenty of water. Visit physician immediately to seek medical help as sometimes these poisoning symptoms could be severe. Administration of humidified oxygen and bronchodilators and airway management is the only antidote for bleach poisoning.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Detoxify Body After Accidental Intake Of Clorox Bleach?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you had accidental intake of Clorox bleach which can cause systemic sign symptoms of nausea, vomiting due to poisoning. Mixing of bleach in body is highly injurious as this causes the release of toxic chlorine gas, which can be deadly. I would suggest you flush face with lots of water for at least 15 minutes and drink plenty of water. Visit physician immediately to seek medical help as sometimes these poisoning symptoms could be severe. Administration of humidified oxygen and bronchodilators and airway management is the only antidote for bleach poisoning. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari