listerine Kills germs. about an hour ago i gave my infant son a glass of listerine as antibiotic to treat a throat infection... was a glassful enough for him to drink? he now appears very drunk... is this a normal side effect of this medication ? his temperature has come down a bit .. does this mean the medicine is working?
2006-12-01 02:01:23 · 16 answers · asked by anitafewbongs 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
it say kill germs!
2006-12-01 02:18:13 · update #1
listerine very good antibiotics it kill germs like bottle say BOOM!!
2006-12-01 02:28:42 · answer #1 · answered by George W Bush 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Listerine is not an antibiotic - it's the alcohol in it that kills the germs in your mouth. Using it to kill germs is similar to drinking Lysol - they both kill germs, but that's not how they're supposed to be used. Listerine is not a medication, it just freshens your breath. Lysol is not an antibiotic just because it kills bacteria - it makes your counters clean. Medication is prescribed by a doctor or a pharmacist.
Listerine is not meant to be swallowed - just swished around in your mouth and then spat out. It's not toxic, otherwise it wouldn't be advised to use it at all, but you're really not supposed to ingest more than is left in your mouth after spitting it out. It's not designed for people to be able to drink a glass full. I'm not sure what kind of harm this may have caused your son, but I would definitely advise that you call Poison Control or go visit your pediatrician as soon as possible.
2006-12-01 02:09:56 · answer #2 · answered by ceboily@rogers.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listerine is made for a gargle and not meant to be ingested. You should call POISON CONTROL there should be a 1-800 no in the phone book or call 911. People can die from alcohol poisoning and it would not take much for an infant. Call the doctor! Call someone NOW!!!!
Keep him upright so he does not drown in his own vomit.
2006-12-01 03:16:43 · answer #3 · answered by bess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listerine has alcohol in it, that is why he appears drunk because he is drunk. Listerine is an antiseptic, not an antibiotic. Take the kid to a doctor.
2006-12-01 02:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by bubbles_grandpa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really hope your not serious. Listerine contains alcohol and is not meant to be ingested. Its a mouth wash to rinse with and spit out. If you really gave your son a glass full to swallow call poison control.
2006-12-01 02:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by paulamcneil1223 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listerine is not meant to be ingested!!! Call a poison control center and get your child to an emergency room immediately!!!
2006-12-01 02:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by janegalt 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It kills germs in your mouth. If your serious, you need to get you child to the doctor or ER ASAP. Alcohol poisoning is very serious and can cause death...especially in an infant.
2006-12-01 02:38:39 · answer #7 · answered by jerrys_love 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think ur supposed to drink listerine, im pretty sure its only fer the inside of ur mouth aka rinsing and gargling, as fer the drunk part, i hav no clue because i never swallowed listerine. yea...i just read other people's responses, LISTEN TO THEM NOW, CALL POISON CONTROL,
2006-12-01 02:09:00 · answer #8 · answered by The Gildclam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your kidding. The bottle says not to swallow Listerine.
2006-12-01 02:23:00 · answer #9 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listerine is anti-septic mouth wash. It is not for internal use.
2006-12-01 02:13:29 · answer #10 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋