Question 1

how much ingestion of toothpaste would be toxic in kids and adults?

Accepted Answer

T'paste ingestion: About a bath-tub full.and that's from just the shear amount of inactive ingredients.  Active ingredients are non-toxic or the FDA would not allow them to be included in anything you could swallow.  Use about a pea-sized portion of fluoridated t'paste.  Brush 2 full minutes by the clock before bkfst and before bed.  Floss daily.  Anything less will allow bacteria. over time,  to do you harm.

Question 2

trying to understand. button batteries are very toxic if ingested. if they are burning holes in tissue wouldn't you see bad symptoms a week post ingestion?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Button batteries are not good to eat because they can leak acid and current into the intestines as they pass. Even worse, they can get stuck and cause deep injury. Keep them away for children's reach to avoid possible devastation.

Question 3

confused. so, if a baby swallowed a toxic button battery that burnt holes in gi tract, how would it be possible to not see symptoms 1 wk post ingestion?

Accepted Answer

Not that common: Button batteries are bad because the electric current does cause chemical burns in the GI tract. However, it usually only happens if the button is stuck somewhere. If a button keeps moving around and eventually out the anus, there may be no symptoms. Batteries that don't get stuck in the esophagus (and cause burns) usually pass through without burning any holes, but doctors do follow-up carefully.

Question 4

a child bit into a laundry detergent packet. did not ingest very much. is it possibly toxic?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: ER trip now.

Ingested amount still ...any is too much.

May need to evaluate mouth, esophagus and trachea.

Question 5

i applied pure tea tree oil to a spot on my lip, but then i licked it by accident. iv read it is toxic to ingest. but it was only a tiny amount?

Accepted Answer

Toxic ingestions: Hi,
With that tiny amount of exposure, likely you will not experience any problems. Hope this helps.

Question 6

is kidney toxicity possible on low dose of 100mg neurontin being taken daily? my water intake is slightly on lesser side as i don't feel thirsty much so do i have to increase my water intake in this context? does neurontin increases creatinine ?

Accepted Answer

: No, gabapentin (neurontin) does not cause acute or chronic kidney injury (nephrotoxicity).

Question 7

is this still in my blood i inhaled very toxic vapors that caused me to pass out stopped my air intake and caused skin rash and more side effects these were heavy petroleum tank type vapors that a fireman said son you just got poisoned and i see your skin

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. This is worrisome. Toxic vapors enter through our lungs and move from there into our blood stream. Depending on the chemicals, they often can effect the membranes of your eyes, nose and throat. The fact that you lost consciousness is significant. I hope that you accepted ambulance transport to the hospital to be evaluated. I can not tell you if the toxins are still in your blood stream. The problem is that even, if they aren't there can be damage to particular areas of your body. Please get checked out.

Question 8

is car paint toxic for children?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Most paints around your house are lead-free now, but should still be kept out of reach of children. It is certainly not a good idea for a child to chew on the vehicle paint!

Question 9

are polyester fabric curtains toxic for children? do they off-gas vocs?

Accepted Answer

: These products are stable after production and would only off gas if burned. There is often a smell with new garments from the sizing used to stabilize the shape of the garment. A simple first washing usually removes this.

Question 10

is nail polish toxic to children if they lget some in their tongue?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Not likely. But how did you get in this situation in the first place?  Small amounts of polish are not likely to be toxic if only a one -time deal.

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How much ingestion of toothpaste would be toxic in kids and adults?

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Trying to understand. button batteries are very toxic if ingested. if they are burning holes in tissue wouldn't you see bad symptoms a week post ingestion?

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Confused. so, if a baby swallowed a toxic button battery that burnt holes in gi tract, how would it be possible to not see symptoms 1 wk post ingestion?

A member asked:

A child bit into a laundry detergent packet. did not ingest very much. is it possibly toxic?

A member asked:

I applied pure tea tree oil to a spot on my lip, but then i licked it by accident. iv read it is toxic to ingest. but it was only a tiny amount?

A member asked:

Is kidney toxicity possible on low dose of 100mg neurontin being taken daily? my water intake is slightly on lesser side as i don't feel thirsty much so do i have to increase my water intake in this context? does neurontin increases creatinine ?

A member asked:

Is this still in my blood i inhaled very toxic vapors that caused me to pass out stopped my air intake and caused skin rash and more side effects these were heavy petroleum tank type vapors that a fireman said son you just got poisoned and i see your skin

A member asked:

Is car paint toxic for children?

A member asked:

Are polyester fabric curtains toxic for children? do they off-gas vocs?

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Is nail polish toxic to children if they lget some in their tongue?

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