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Alternative names
Bleach; Clorox; Carrel-Dakin solutionDefinition Return to top
Poisoning from an overdose of sodium hypochlorite.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Sodium hypochloriteWhere Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. Take the container with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room Return to top
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
There is a good chance of recovery if proper treatment is given soon after the poison was swallowed.
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