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Can Thyroxine Tablets Cause Harm To 2 Year Old Child?

Hello Doctor,

My 2 year old son weighing 10.5kgs accidentally swallowed 800mcgs of thyroxine tablets (9tablets) this morning.I took him to A&E in the hospital and taken bloodtest (results would be given tomorrow). He appears normal today but am worried about the complications which are life threatening. plz advise .

Thanks you very much ,
Mrs.Ravi
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Hi, Children with thyroxine overdose may have symptoms like fever, flushing, palpitations, increased sweating, tremors, irritability, increased bowel movements and convulsions.
Since, your child doesn't have this symptoms you should not worry, but i suggest you to keep a watch for 24 hr and if you think that any of the above symptoms is present then immediately rush to emergency and admit the child.
There are no long term complications.

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Can Thyroxine Tablets Cause Harm To 2 Year Old Child?

Hi, Children with thyroxine overdose may have symptoms like fever, flushing, palpitations, increased sweating, tremors, irritability, increased bowel movements and convulsions. Since, your child doesn t have this symptoms you should not worry, but i suggest you to keep a watch for 24 hr and if you think that any of the above symptoms is present then immediately rush to emergency and admit the child. There are no long term complications. Hope this has helped you. If you have any more questions, i will be happy to help you.