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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of Thyronorm Tablet By A Child?
Question: My 3 year old daughter has swallowed one 100mcg thyroxin tablet. She appears to be normal and is active. Her pulse is 96. Is it worrisome? Should I get her stomach washed?
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry for a single tablet- keep watch of the below symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hi.... no need to panic. Nothing to worry for a single tablet of 100 micrograms. I suggest that you keep watch are the symptoms which I am going to suggest.
Increased heart rate, palpitations, flushing, tremors, diarrhea, anxiety, sleeplessness, swelling of hands and feet along with breathlessness, fever and vomiting.
If any of the above said symptoms develope, please take the child immediately to the nearest Emergency Room.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Nothing to worry for a single tablet- keep watch of the below symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hi.... no need to panic. Nothing to worry for a single tablet of 100 micrograms. I suggest that you keep watch are the symptoms which I am going to suggest.
Increased heart rate, palpitations, flushing, tremors, diarrhea, anxiety, sleeplessness, swelling of hands and feet along with breathlessness, fever and vomiting.
If any of the above said symptoms develope, please take the child immediately to the nearest Emergency Room.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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