Hydrogen peroxide?!


Question:

Hydrogen peroxide?

Does any know what would happen if a grown adult drank 2 or 3 oz. of hydrogen peroxide? My drunk friend just drank some and I'm worried about it!! Thanks for any help. Please don't answer if you don't know.


Answers:

Ingestion of dilute solutions of hydrogen peroxide may result
in vomiting, mild gastrointestinal irritation, gastric distension,
and on rare occasions, gastrointestinal erosions or embolism
(blockage of blood vessels by air bubbles). Ingestion of
solutions of 10-20% strength produces similar symptoms, but
exposed tissues may also be burned.
Most sources say if the solution is 3 to 6% and only a little was consumed they will probably be alright. But if they complain of abdominal pain, nausea, persistent vomitting, diarrhea,seem lathargic, or have trouble breathing take them to the hospital. I would take the person to the hospital to be on the safe side if they have any of the above symptoms. Any solution above 3 to 6% has been associated with death.




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