JAKARTA - In demonstrations carried out by people in a number of parts of Indonesia in recent days, toothpaste or odol has been widely used. The toothpaste is used to overcome the effects of tear gas.
However, it should be noted that the use of toothpaste to overcome the effects of tear gas is actually not very effective. Doctor Farhan Firmansyah said that toothpaste is only useful for diverting the pain from the temporary tear gas, and can even exacerbate irritation on the face.
"Olesin odol under the eye has not proven effective in dealing with tear gas," said Doctor Farhan, quoted from his Instagram @farhanfirms, on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
"The teething system can give a cold sensation and divert the pain temporarily, but it can exacerbate irritation," he added.
To prevent the effect of tear gas, Doctor Farhan shared several other more effective ways. This method is by wearing a gas mask and goggles which are special glasses designed to protect the eyes thoroughly from various risky activities.
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"To prevent the effect of tear gas, you can use a mask gas or gas mask, or goggles, which are glasses that cover your eyes thoroughly," he explained.
If you don't have a gas mask and goggles, it is recommended to wear a helmet. Even though it is heavy and not as effective as the others, the helmet is considered to be able to protect the face quite well from the effect of tear gas.
"If there is no gas, mask, wear a mask. If there is no goggles, wear glasses. If there are neither, wear a helmet," concluded Doctor Farhan.
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