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Is Accidental Ingestion Of Mineral Oil Harmful To Health?
Yes I have Gastro etc who has put me on prilosic. for acid relux - helpful did a stupid thing just now -in bathroom swallowed several gulps of MINERAL OIL, INSTEAD OF POLAND SPRINGS WATER. HARMFUL? i AM Female 85 generally in good health, 160 pounds 5ft 3 solving acid reflux thru a noted Boston Doc.Didn't know if mineral oil (I use it to take of make up (called Baby Oil) could be harmful to me
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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Your query being appreciated, anything which is not edible is harmful if taken in more quantity even little quantity may be danger if the substance is poisonous, in your case little amount of mineral oil may not cause any danger still better to see the doctor and it can not be taken lightly, hope this information helps.
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Your query being appreciated, anything which is not edible is harmful if taken in more quantity even little quantity may be danger if the substance is poisonous, in your case little amount of mineral oil may not cause any danger still better to see the doctor and it can not be taken lightly, hope this information helps.
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