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Does Overdose Of Foradil Aerolizer In A Child Call For Immediate Medical Attention?
Question: my four year old grandoughter ate about 5 of my foradil aerolizer capsules. She weighs about 50 lbs. Should I take her to the ER.
Brief Answer:
Visit ER/Paediatrician
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms
You should see a Paediatrician or ER at earliest. Fordable aerolizer contains formoterol fumarate which is B2 agonist and causes bronchodilatation. For a child of 50lbs, taking 5 capsules of Foradil is not life threatening due to adverse effects but requires assessment by ER/ Paediatrician to rule out any impaction of capsules in Oesophagus and possible adverse effects.
Majority of kids whom I see in my ER with such accidental ingestion of capsules have no issues.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Paediatric Surgeon
Visit ER/Paediatrician
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
You should see a Paediatrician or ER at earliest. Fordable aerolizer contains formoterol fumarate which is B2 agonist and causes bronchodilatation. For a child of 50lbs, taking 5 capsules of Foradil is not life threatening due to adverse effects but requires assessment by ER/ Paediatrician to rule out any impaction of capsules in Oesophagus and possible adverse effects.
Majority of kids whom I see in my ER with such accidental ingestion of capsules have no issues.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Paediatric Surgeon
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