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A member asked:
A child bit into a laundry detergent packet. did not ingest very much. is it possibly toxic?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes.: ER trip now. Ingested amount still ...any is too much. May need to evaluate mouth, esophagus and trachea.
Answered 7/1/2014
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Probably not: Most household detergents are NOT toxic, but to be safe, have the exact name of the product ready and call the toll free Poison control number to be 100% safe. In the US it is 1-800-222-1222. Good luck.
Answered 7/3/2014
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Easily toxic.: Although did not take much it is unclear as to how much the child did take. it is noted that the packets are concentrated. Have some one call poison control as well take the child to ER for any treatment. Go now and do not wait.
Answered 7/1/2014
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Id take packet: And call poison control and follow their direction. Probably no ER if no bleach involved .
Answered 7/3/2014
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