Here's another story I came across. Of course, all inks have different ingredients.
Most people will experience no ill effects or perhaps a mildly upset stomach and possible diarrhea from drinking a pint of the ink. Naturally, you should expect to see a colorful display as natural processes eliminate the dyes or pigments from the body.
If you drink the ink, you should drink additional water to dilute the irritation effects. Do not induce vomiting unless advised by a physician or poison control. (There is no particular advantage or disadvantage in inducing vomiting with our inks under most conditions.)
Allergic reactions are extremely rare, but anyone who drinks the ink should be watched for possible allergic reactions to the ink, including hives or difficulty breathing. If an allergic reaction occurs, seek proper medical treatment.
A personal note: My (then) 18-month-old son decided one day to drink the cyan ink from a syringe bottle and came to me with deep blue lips and tongue. I gave him a cup of lemonade and watched him for the next couple of hours. There were no adverse effects -- except for the blue spot on the wall where Andy had tried some artwork before his drink. -- Brian |