What should I do if my baby eats gentian violet?

Gentian violet is an external medicine and cannot be taken orally. If your baby accidentally ingests the gentian violet at home, don't worry too much. First of all, let your baby drink more water. Also, observe whether your baby has any abnormal symptoms. Gentian violet has antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects. If your baby has some local and systemic reactions, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid further harm to your baby's health.

What should I do if my baby eats gentian violet?

1. Drink more water, and pay special attention to observe whether your baby has any abnormal behavior.

2. Gentian violet is a commonly used skin and mucous membrane disinfectant in clinical practice. It has strong bactericidal and astringent effects, but it can also produce many side effects if used improperly, especially for infants and young children.

The toxic side effects of gentian violet usually manifest as systemic reactions and local reactions. The former can cause infants and young children to become restless, irritable, crying, and restless at night. In severe cases, they may experience drooling, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, and even difficulty breathing. The latter is manifested as flushing, itching, or rash of the skin around the application of the medicine. If applied in the mouth, flushing and ulcers of the gums, tongue, and oral mucosa may be seen, or grayish-white plaque-like lesions may appear. After wiping off the plaque, there will be local bleeding wounds. Some even have enlarged and thickened tongue.

The reasons for the above reaction are: 1. The concentration of gentian violet used is too high; 2. Too much dosage, such as applying to too large an area or applying too many times; 3. Infants and young children have delicate skin and poor ability to adapt to external stimuli; 4. Allergic constitution, allergic reaction may occur.

Note: Do not use when there is large area damage. It is also not suitable for long-term use. When breastfeeding women apply medication to the breast, they need to prevent the baby from inhaling it through the mouth. When treating oral candidiasis in infants, the infant should be temporarily turned face down after applying the medication to avoid the possibility of swallowing the medication. Experimental reports have shown that systemic absorption of gentian violet in animals can cause cancer. Some countries stipulate that this product can only be applied to local unbroken skin and is strictly prohibited from oral administration. However, there are no adverse reaction monitoring reports on gentian violet causing cancer in China.

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