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Hand Sanitizer Ingestion

Most hand sanitizers are composed of high concentrations of alcohol. This, ingestion of alcohol produces symptoms like methanol poisoning. Common complications seen after ingestion of hand sanitizer are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and headache. Severe cases of hand sanitizer poisoning may cause symptoms like metabolic acidosis, respiratory discomfort, and abnormality in the central nervous system.

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I accidentally ingested antiseptic liquid. What could be the potential consequences for me now?

Query: Hello doctor, I drank antiseptic liquid accidently. I want to know what would happen to me now. I also have a seven month old baby. Kindly help.  Read Full »

Dr. Ignatius Soon

Dr. Ignatius Soon

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would need to know the nature of the situation. Did you personally consume an antiseptic liquid, or is it that your seven-month-old baby has ingested some of it? The severity of the consequences depends on facto...  Read Full »

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