eli5: On the packaging of toilet cleaner and an article on mouthwash says that if ingested, do not induce vomitting, why is this? Wouldn’t it be better to get rid of as much of the harmful liquid as possible? What harm can happen if vomitting is induced?

Question

eli5: On the packaging of toilet cleaner and an article on mouthwash says that if ingested, do not induce vomitting, why is this? Wouldn’t it be better to get rid of as much of the harmful liquid as possible? What harm can happen if vomitting is induced?

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Answer 1

Additionally to damage being done to the esophagus and potentially toxic decomposition, theres also the possibility of increased exposure and higher uptake, your stomach generally takes up less residues due to the thick mucous coating the stomach — the mucous membranes in your esophagus and mouth are much more friendly towards residue uptake