Because the silica gel color and shape of desiccant are more beautiful, children often eat it by mistake or eat it as seasoning. For those who ingest this desiccant by mistake, do not induce vomiting. Take milk or water immediately. Generally, adults take 120-240 ml. children generally take 10 ml per kg body weight. However, the total amount should be less than 200 ml. excessive drinking water can induce vomiting.

At the same time, attention should be paid not to use any acid substances to neutralize, because the heat released by neutralization reaction can aggravate the damage. If the desiccant splashes into the eyes, rinse the eyes with clear water and normal saline from the nasal side to the ear side as soon as possible for at least 15 minutes, and then send to the hospital. If the skin is polluted, wash it with plenty of water. If it is serious, it can be treated as chemical burn.

Nowadays, there are four kinds of desiccants on the market: ferric oxide and silica gel. The other two are white powders, one is calcium oxide and the other is calcium chloride.

Ferric oxide, brown, this desiccant is less irritating. Only if the patient takes a large amount of water and has gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, can the possibility of iron poisoning be considered and medical attention must be given as soon as possible.