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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Consumption Of Vicks Vapor
My 15 month old son stuck his hand in a humidifier while I was changing him then stuck it in his mouth. He started crying before I realized what had happened. We had Vicks vapor in it. I don t believe it was a lot and I cleaned out his mouth. I m not sure if a lot if any went down his throat but the Vicks smell is in his mouth. Will he be alright?
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
Hi...vicks contains camphor which sometimes is know to cause seizures. I have treated a few cases of direct vicks consumption in children which has resulted in seizures. But thy recovered excellently well. Nothing to worry. As of now I suggest - you be on the look out for seizures and if these occur take him to the emergency room immediately.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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