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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

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Hand Sanitizer

Also known as: Purell, Hand Gel, Sanitizing Gel

household • personal_care
Toxic compound: Ethanol or isopropanol (alcohol)

What Happens

Contains 60-95% alcohol. Causes severe alcohol poisoning, CNS depression, hypoglycemia, and respiratory failure. Small amounts dangerous.

Timeline

Symptoms within 30-60 minutes

🩺 Symptoms

Alcohol poisoning, CNS depression, hypoglycemia, respiratory failure, coma

Do This Right Now

EMERGENCY - Call vet immediately. Note if ethanol or isopropanol based.

When to Worry

Any ingestion serious. Watch for disorientation, vomiting, difficulty walking, weakness, low body temperature, seizures

Vet Consultation

Emergency care required. May need IV fluids, dextrose, warming, respiratory support.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.