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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Intake Of Clorox During Pregnancy
Hello, I am 27 weeks pregnant and I sipped clorox with water. When I served my self some water I noticed a chlorine/pool smell, so I took a slight sip thinking it was just my smelling senses since I am pregnant. Anyways, I spit it out right away and within the I minute I proceeded to vomit. I ve been drinking orange juice and I still have the taste. My concern is, should I seek medical attention? Im worried it could do some harm to my unborn baby. Help!
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Wed, 3 Dec 2014
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Hi, thank you for asking healthcare magic
I understand your concerns
No need to worry so much given that you vomited immediately. What you need to do for now is to protect your stomach from the corrosive effect of that chemical.
You may take antacids associated with a drug that would reduce acid secretion like proton pump inibitors or others like cimetidine or ranitidine.
The baby would be fine.
I hope that answers your query
I wish you well
Dr Bihle
I understand your concerns
No need to worry so much given that you vomited immediately. What you need to do for now is to protect your stomach from the corrosive effect of that chemical.
You may take antacids associated with a drug that would reduce acid secretion like proton pump inibitors or others like cimetidine or ranitidine.
The baby would be fine.
I hope that answers your query
I wish you well
Dr Bihle
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