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| Category | Details | |----------|---------| | | High doses of chlorine dioxide can cause gastrointestinal irritation , nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in severe cases, methemoglobinemia (reduced oxygen‑carrying capacity of blood). | | Chronic Exposure | Long‑term ingestion of oxidizing agents may lead to irritation of the oral and esophageal mucosa , renal stress , and potential impacts on the gut microbiome. | | Case Reports (India & elsewhere) | • 2022: The Maharashtra Health Department warned after several hospital admissions for chlorine poisoning linked to MMS consumption. • 2023: A study in the Journal of Medical Toxicology reported three patients presenting with hypotension and methemoglobinemia after self‑administered MMS. | | Regulatory Warnings | • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of India has issued advisories stating that MMS is not approved for internal use. • The World Health Organization (WHO) lists chlorine dioxide as a disinfectant , not a therapeutic agent. | | Contraindications | Pregnant or lactating women, children, individuals with G6PD deficiency , thyroid disorders, or any condition that predisposes to oxidative stress should avoid MMS. | | Drug Interactions | Because of its oxidative nature, MMS could theoretically diminish the efficacy of antioxidant supplements (e.g., vitamin C, E) or interfere with anticoagulants . No formal interaction studies exist. | Gastimaza Indian Mms