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What Are The Repercussions On Ingestion Of Parad Tablet By A Child?
Question: My 2.5 yrs old son has swallow ed 1 parad tablet , went to doctor and he has washed , wat is the after effects
Brief Answer:
Give lots of fluids and observe for adverse effects for 24 hours.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and understand the concerns.
Parad tablet is manufactured by Zandu pharmaceuticals and is a drug used to prevent food grains from getting bad.It contains mercury 30 mg in each tablet which is considered as a poison.
But 30 mg of mercury in one tablet would not cause any serious problem.
As you have already consulted doctor and he has given stomach wash which must have helped to remove toxic products out of body.
Still I would advise you to observe your child for 24 hours for late side effects like vomiting, diarrhea or pain in the stomach region and if he develops then immediately consult your doctor again.
If there are no side effects for 24 hours to your child then he is safe now.
Please be careful next time and keep parad tablet away from your children.
Hope your query is answered.Feel free to ask if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Give lots of fluids and observe for adverse effects for 24 hours.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and understand the concerns.
Parad tablet is manufactured by Zandu pharmaceuticals and is a drug used to prevent food grains from getting bad.It contains mercury 30 mg in each tablet which is considered as a poison.
But 30 mg of mercury in one tablet would not cause any serious problem.
As you have already consulted doctor and he has given stomach wash which must have helped to remove toxic products out of body.
Still I would advise you to observe your child for 24 hours for late side effects like vomiting, diarrhea or pain in the stomach region and if he develops then immediately consult your doctor again.
If there are no side effects for 24 hours to your child then he is safe now.
Please be careful next time and keep parad tablet away from your children.
Hope your query is answered.Feel free to ask if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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