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Is Swallowing Fabric Softener Dangerous In A 23 Months Old Child?
My 23 month old grandson swallowed some Method fabric softener , it seems to be a small amount but it made him gag when he tasted it and he coughed for a second and then stoppd. Have been on phone with poison control for 23 minutes. Please tell is what to do.
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
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Taken in small quantity its unlikely to do any harm.
Continue giving him normal diet.
If there is difficulty in swallowing or drooling of saliva take him to er
Do get back to me for further queries
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Taken in small quantity its unlikely to do any harm.
Continue giving him normal diet.
If there is difficulty in swallowing or drooling of saliva take him to er
Do get back to me for further queries
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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