Accidentally ingest desiccant how to do?

Dec 02, 2024 Leave a message

There are many types of desiccant, and the treatment method after accidental ingestion varies according to the composition of the desiccant.
Silicone desiccant
This is one of the most common types of desiccant. Silica gel desiccant is generally transparent small particles, chemical stability, basically non-toxic. If you accidentally eat a small amount of silica gel desiccant, it usually does not cause harm to the human body. It is naturally excreted in the stool. You can eat more foods rich in fiber, such as vegetables (celery, spinach, etc.), fruits (bananas, apples, etc.) to promote intestinal peristalsis and help desiccant discharge.
Quicklime desiccant
The main component of quicklime desiccant is calcium oxide. When it meets water, it turns into calcium hydroxide and gives off a lot of heat. If you ingest the quick-lime desiccant, it can cause serious burns to the mouth, esophagus and stomach mucosa.
Do not induce vomiting, because in the process of vomiting, the heat generated by the desiccant when it encounters the water may cause secondary damage to the esophagus and mouth. Milk or egg white should be taken orally immediately. Milk and egg white can form a protective film on the surface of the digestive tract mucosa and reduce the corrosion of the mucosa by calcium hydroxide. Then seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Montmorillonite desiccant
Montmorillonite desiccant is a kind of natural clay mineral desiccant. It is safe, a small amount of ingestion generally will not cause harm to the human body, will be naturally discharged from the body. The intake of dietary fiber can also be appropriately increased to promote discharge.
Calcium chloride desiccant
Calcium chloride desiccant has a certain irritation. If a small amount of calcium chloride desiccant is ingested, it may cause minor gastrointestinal discomfort. You can drink more water to dilute the concentration of desiccant in the gastrointestinal tract and reduce irritation. If severe symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea occur, seek medical attention.
If you are not sure what type of desiccant is ingested, or have serious symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and difficulty breathing, you should seek medical attention immediately, and try to bring the packaging or remaining parts of the desiccant, so that the doctor can accurately determine the composition and take appropriate treatment measures.

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