A six-year-old child has been rushed to hospital after swallowing up to 60mm of hand sanitiser.
The child from Western Australia had suffered acute intoxication otherwise known as alcohol poisoning after consuming the substance.
The six-year-old has since recovered after the traumatic ordeal, Nine News reported.
It s believed the child had drank between 30-60mm of the sanitiser.
A six-year-old child has been rushed to hospital after swallowing up to 60mm of hand sanitiser (stock image)
Parents have now been issued a dire warning as hand sanitiser bottles are readily available at schools and childcare centres.
Commissioner for Consumer Protection Lanie Chopping told the publication children can mistake the bottles for food or drinks.
A child has suffered acute intoxication after ingesting hand sanitiser in Western Australia.
The six-year-old was rushed to hospital after consuming between 30-60 millilitres of the alcohol-based sanitiser and has since made a full recovery.
The incident has prompted a warning by Consumer Protection, urging parents and carers to be vigilant.
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Children may easily mistake hand sanitiser for food or drink.
Commissioner for Consumer Protection Lanie Chopping said the bottles were easily mistaken by children for food or drink. With many households and schools now using hand sanitiser as part of their daily routines, it s important to remember these products should be treated with extra caution around children, Ms Chopping said.
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