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Hello!is it okay to swallow candle wax?i accidentally swallowed candle wax.is it dangerous? what should i do??
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More info needed: I would get the information on the wax from the label and call the company. find out what ingredients are there and if any coloring additives or metals are included. I would then call your local Emergency Room and ask for their poison control section. Hope all is okay.
Answered 8/25/2014
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How much?: swallowing a very small amount should be fine--if it was accidental i would assume it was a small amount.
Answered 8/25/2014
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Not poisonous: Call poison control 1-800-222-1222 It can cause intestinal obstruction. If hot, it can cause burns of tissues. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002815.htm
Answered 8/25/2014
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