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Is Accidental Intake Of Levothyroxine By A Toddler Harmful?

hi doctor today my child take my levothyroxine 50 mg tablet accidentally I not sure for it .but I worried too much he say m not taking .tell me plz but I do now I think his eyes is swelling little is that any side effects can u tell me plz his age is 3year 6 month
Fri, 3 Feb 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for your question.
I do understand your pain and discomfort.
As per your history is concerned please check following side effects like a)Rapid heart rate, b)hyperactive behavior,c) fever,d)Vomiting, e)Diarrhea, f)Diaphoresis, and g)Flushing] so it will be resolved without any treatment as the dose was only 50 mcg.
I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me.
Wishing you all the best.
Thanks
Dr U N Sahoo
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Is Accidental Intake Of Levothyroxine By A Toddler Harmful?

Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history is concerned please check following side effects like a)Rapid heart rate, b)hyperactive behavior,c) fever,d)Vomiting, e)Diarrhea, f)Diaphoresis, and g)Flushing] so it will be resolved without any treatment as the dose was only 50 mcg. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks Dr U N Sahoo