I swallowed mouthwash

What happens if you accidentally swallowed mouthwash? What are the dangers of using and swallowing mouthwash? Is there any mouthwash I can swallow? Which mouthwash will kill the most oral bacteria?

It has been recommended that children between ages and need to supervised when they use a mouthwash.

In small amounts, the risks of swallowing mouthwash are typically limited to nausea and diarrhea. These side effects should subside within a few hours of swallowing it. You might also have trouble breathing, have convulsions, or slip into a coma.

These symptoms can occur if the mouthwash has potentially poisonous ingredients, like fluoride or ethanol. Children without elder care can swallow mouthwash accidentally. Special treatment and care can eliminate the temporary damage. If you have swallowed a slight amount of mouthwash , you can assume nausea and diarrhea.

In severe cases of swallowing mouthwash , head for the emergency room, and bring the mouthwash bottle with you if possible.

If you’re wondering what happens if you swallow mouthwash , the answer is it depends on how much. If it’s just a little bit, it is no cause for concern. Even if it’s an entire mouthful , you’ll probably experience minor side effects.

Today I swallowed some of both. Swallowing a single dose (and you swallowed only half a cap) is largely harmless. You might have a funny tummy for a little while, but you should be fine. I just accidentally swallowed mouthwash (about a capful, like your supposed to use). My brother tickled me and i swallowed by accident.

It says dont swallow on the back - what do i do? Ingesting large amounts of mouthwash will result in side effects similar to alcohol poisoning. If you accidentally swallow mouthwash , the side effects that you may experience include nausea and diarrhea. You may think mouthwash is a healthy oral product — and just as common as toothpaste and floss.

But, there’s still much to learn about this liquid that’s most often used to eliminate halitosis (i.e. bad breath) and clear the way for positive social interactions. Bottle says only need to seek help if drink more than that. Kattuah responded: Not to worry.

If you swallowed just a little bit on accident then you should be fine. Based on how your question was worded i assume that is what occurred.

Swallowing small amounts of mouthwash may leave you feeling a bit queasy or may even cause diarrhea, but these symptoms should pass. Read the label on the bottle. They do warn about young kids using.

What to Do After Swallowing Mouthwash. If you or someone else has swallowed mouthwash , here are the steps you should do. Those two ingredients are the most common and most likely to cause a mouthwash overdose. If you’ve got a young one, elder, or anyone else under your care who is regularly swallowing mouthwash, you should opt for a swallowable mouthwash option.

Something natural such as Auromere’s Ayurvedic Mouthwash can be swallowed with no harm. This will ensure you have no issues even if this happens on a regular basis. Mouthwash is an oral hygiene product that is not intended to be swallowed.

Povidone-iodine is an antimicrobial mouthwash , which is usually prescribed for throat infection. Ask a doctor about the side effects of swallowing it. I called poison control, and drank a glass of milk, but did not seek medical attention.

DH gave DS about half of the capful of ACT Kids fluoride, like we do every night. For whatever reason, he decided to swallow it.