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Consumed 5ml of Hand Sanitizer
My 15 year old brother consumed almost 5ml of hand sanitizer. Sanitizer had 70% Isopropyl Alcohol in it. Please tell me what to do. He felt bad in his tongue and throat. He did gargles and after that he drank water. Please tell if it's ok?
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5 ml is usually too small amount to cause harmful effects
Gastric lavage may be needed if still it produces any untoward symptoms
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Consult hospital nearby
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Consult emergency department nearby hospital
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Dr. V R Tindwani
Family Physician
50 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
If no symptoms then forget small dose ingested not likely to cause any problem beyond local burning
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