Bárbara de Regil suffers scare after accidentally ingesting chlorine
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexican actress Bárbara de Regil accidentally ingested chlorine after mistaking a bottle for water.
- She sought urgent medical attention and received treatment for a mucosal burn.
- De Regil later shared the incident humorously on social media, warning followers about product identification.
Mexican actress Bárbara de Regil experienced a frightening incident after accidentally drinking chlorine, mistaking an unlabeled bottle for water. The star of "Rosario Tijeras" shared the scare with her followers, detailing an urgent visit to a medical clinic.
De Regil explained that she took a sip from a bottle she believed contained water left by her husband. Upon realizing her mistake, she immediately sought medical help. A video shared on her Instagram account captured her alarmed reaction, exclaiming, "I drank from it!"
Medical sources indicate that ingesting chlorine can lead to poisoning, digestive tract burns, and throat inflammation, necessitating prompt medical care. The attending doctor reportedly used the situation to remind De Regil of the critical importance of clearly labeling household chemicals.
Despite the scare, the actress assured her fans via social media that she was not hospitalized and was recovering from a minor mucosal burn. She later shared a popular meme about the incident, adding a touch of humor to the frightening experience and cautioning others about the dangers of misidentifying such products.
¡Le tomé!
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.