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A member asked:

My sister recently drank 2 large gulps (about 5 capfuls) of antiseptic mouthwash. will she be okay?

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Dr. Sal Aragona answered

No problem: This amount of mouthwash will not cause any problems.

Answered 9/29/2016

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