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Hi all, a generic question out of curiosity - what should be done if few drops of hand sanitizer is used and we accidentally touch the lips or mouth? How long it can take to show symptoms if it is ingested? When to see a doctor. The sanitizer has ingredients: isopropyl alcohol, carbopol 940, glycerine, triethanolamine phencary ethanol, perfume & dm water. Can we take food after using hand sanitizer.
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06/7?ingesting and inhaling sanitizer every day can increase your risk of alcohol poisoning. If you ingest hand sanitizer, which is a terrible idea, you are at a risk of alcohol poisoning. If you touch some on your lips by accident, it's not an issue. But if you gulp some mouthful, you might be in trouble. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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