What Should I Do By Mistake I Drank Phenyl As It Was Kept In Water Bottle ?

Posted on Sun, 7 Jun 2020

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Question : By mistake i drank phenyl as it was kept in water bottle..i vomited instantly..it happened 6 hrs ago ..i m suffering from burning sensation in throat and heart...i took Mucaine gel an hour ago..

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rush to the ER

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Phenol is corrosive.

Poisoning with it is dangerous.

Though the amount taken is less, I would recommend a visit to the ER.

You may need a shot of IV antacid.

Do visit the ER at as soon as possible.

Wish you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (25 hours later)

I did drank half cup of phenyl.. i consulted doctor and he prescribed mucaine gel and antibiotic..i did consult via practo....

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Actually it was lizol...

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue antacid

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

If there are no effects till now, then I would consider you safe.

Take Tab Pan 40 30 min before food for 5 days from now. Continue taking mucaine gel 10 ml thrice daily.

This would suffice.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar