Question 1

I accidentally inhaled some diluted Dettol spray and I'm really freaked out about it. It's been a couple of hours now, and while I haven't noticed any side effects yet, I'm still pretty worried. Is there anything specific I should be doing or looking out for?

Accepted Answer

Dettol contains chloroxylenol and other ingredients that, if inhaled in larger quantities, can cause respiratory issues, but you mentioned it was diluted, so the risk is likely lower.While you havent experienced side effects yet, be alert for Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Coughing or throat irritation
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Headache or nausea
If any of these occur, or if you develop discomfort in your chest or difficulty breathing, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Question 2

I'm really worried because my wife just swallowed a Karvol Plus capsule with water instead of inhaling the steam through her nose. Now she's experiencing a cooling sensation in her stomach, but luckily, there aren't any other symptoms at the moment. Could there be any side effects from this? What should we do next? Can you please advise?

Accepted Answer

Accidentally taking Karvol Plus capsules orally instead of inhaling the vapor through steam may cause stomach upset or discomfort due to the camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus oil ingredients; however, since your wife is only experiencing coolness in the stomach without other severe symptoms, monitor her condition closely and encourage her to drink plenty of water to help flush out the system;

Question 3

Overdose of Dolo 650mg - What would happen if someone took 10 Dolo 650mg tablets all at once? Is it really dangerous enough to cause death, and what other side effects should I be worried about?

Accepted Answer

Taking 10 Dolo 650 mg tablets (total 6,500 mg of paracetamol) at once is very dangerous and potentially life-threatening. Here's what happens:

🚨 Why It's Dangerous:
Liver Toxicity: Paracetamol in high doses overwhelms the liver, leading to acute liver failure.

Fatal Dose: A single dose above 7,000–10,000 mg can be lethal, especially without treatment.

⚠️ Symptoms to Watch For:
First 24 hours:

Nausea, vomiting

Sweating, general discomfort

Pale skin

24–72 hours:

Liver damage signs begin: right upper belly pain, dark urine, yellowing skin (jaundice)

72–96 hours:

Peak liver failure: confusion, bleeding, low blood sugar, coma or death

🆘 What to Do:
Immediate ER visit is critical.

Activated charcoal may be given early.

Antidote: N-acetylcysteine (NAC), most effective within 8 hours of overdose.

Bottom line: Yes, taking 10 tablets is potentially deadly. Immediate medical attention can save life and liver. Never delay if overdose is suspected.

You seems to have suffered from allergic reactions to the drug which you have used. You should stop using that drug in the future because you may develop life threatening allergic reactions. You should consult doctor at the earliest

More Critical Care Health Queries

I accidentally inhaled some diluted Dettol spray and I'm really freaked out about it. It's been a couple of hours now, and while I haven't noticed any side effects yet, I'm still pretty worried. Is there anything specific I should be doing or looking out for?

What would happen if someone took 10 Dolo 650mg tablets all at once? Is it really dangerous enough to cause death, and what other side effects should I be worried about?

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