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Is Vicks Vaporizer Safe To Use In Presence Of G6PD Deficiency Infant?

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Posted on Tue, 6 May 2014
Question: Hello, My son of 7 months has G6PD Deficiency and my daughter is 21 months currently with Crupe. I want to use my Vicks Vaporizer with her with a Vicks Vapopad, but is this safe with my son consistently in every room of the house? Thank you. XXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Safety not proved Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day The camphor content of vicks vaporub can occasionally cause hemolysis is Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency individual. Exact safety is not proved. Inhalation form is much safe. But it's advisable to avoid it and use only plain steam inhalation. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS, MS, MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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Is Vicks Vaporizer Safe To Use In Presence Of G6PD Deficiency Infant?

Brief Answer: Safety not proved Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day The camphor content of vicks vaporub can occasionally cause hemolysis is Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency individual. Exact safety is not proved. Inhalation form is much safe. But it's advisable to avoid it and use only plain steam inhalation. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS, MS, MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon