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I'm not sure but i think my son may have swallowed carmex, but i rinsed his mouth afterwards and he hasn't showed any signs of it affecting he active?
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Non toxic: Carmex chap stick is not toxic but it does contain salicylic acid (aspirin) that may cause some mucosal irritation. Give him some milk to neutralize the acid, and he should be OK.
Answered 7/24/2014
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