Question 1

accidentally swallowed mouthwash! help?

Accepted Answer

What & how much?: If you just swallowed a cap full or so, it is probably ok. If you get nauseous or feel ill, seek medical attention immediately. It also depends on the type and strength of the mouthwash.

Question 2

i accidentally swallowed mouthwash, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

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. If you swallowed a whole bottle then you may want to call a poison control center and talk to them about it. What happens depends on what exactly was in the mouthwash.

Question 3

i accidentally swallowed mouthwash while gargling. could this be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: It is common for people to swallow some mouthwash. If you swallowed at mouthful or capful, it should cause no harm. Excess swallowed amount may make you slightly nauseated.  Remember there is alcohol in most mouthwash. It has been known that some desperate alcoholics will drink the mouthwash for this reason.

Question 4

what to do if i might have accidentally swallowed mouthwash what could happen?

Accepted Answer

How much ?: If you just swallowed a very tiny bit you should be fine.

Question 5

accidentally swallowed a mouthful of mouthwash! what is the worst that can happen?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: You will have a nice smelling stomach. Mouthwash is basically a little alcohol with different flavorings, such as oil of spearmint, so there's no harm in swallowing a capful.

Question 6

i just accidentally swallowed a teeny, tiny amount of mouthwash. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Nope. : Even the whole bottle wouldn't necessarily hurt you. But there are better things to drink if you must.  Mouthwash like other things used for our oral habits are mostly safe.   Just be a little careful.

Question 7

as long as the mouthwash had no alcohol products in it,, does that mean it's safe if i accidently swallow some?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A small amount won't hurt you

Question 8

i have a bad habit of accidently swallowing some of my mouthwash. i use listerene & a bleaching one. today i swallowed some of both. will i be ok?

Accepted Answer

Small amounts: Listerine and whitening products have anti-microbial properties to them, and although you shouldn't try to swallow or drink them, after you rinse, spit out (expectorate), and the little that goes down, is generally fine.

Question 9

hour ago my dad used half a cap of listerine nightly reset mouthwash and he said he accidentally swallowed some of it, but i saw him spit some out which makes me think he can't have swallowed much. does he really need to get medical help immediately?

Accepted Answer

: No, the ingested volume is not big enough to harm your dad.

Question 10

i accidentally swallowed some mouth wash but it wasn't like the whole cup full but alittle bit. will i be ok? i'm very worried.

Accepted Answer

Mouth wash : You should be fine , as long as the amount is small, .

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Accidentally swallowed a mouthful of mouthwash! what is the worst that can happen?

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I just accidentally swallowed a teeny, tiny amount of mouthwash. should i be worried?

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As long as the mouthwash had no alcohol products in it,, does that mean it's safe if i accidently swallow some?

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I have a bad habit of accidently swallowing some of my mouthwash. i use listerene & a bleaching one. today i swallowed some of both. will i be ok?

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Hour ago my dad used half a cap of listerine nightly reset mouthwash and he said he accidentally swallowed some of it, but i saw him spit some out which makes me think he can't have swallowed much. does he really need to get medical help immediately?

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I accidentally swallowed some mouth wash but it wasn't like the whole cup full but alittle bit. will i be ok? i'm very worried.

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