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2 year old toddler drank mouthful of alcohol free mouthwash. any harmful effects? (older brother didn't close all the way.)

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Call : Call your local poison control center. Tell them what mouthwash and how much. Keep the phone number handy for the future.

Answered 6/25/2015

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No: Alcohol free mouthwash in small quantities is unlikely to cause any cuastic injuries.

Answered 3/15/2013

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