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Is Accidental Consumption Of Citalopram Instead Of An Antihistamine Harmful To Child?

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Posted on Tue, 3 Feb 2015
Question: I accidently gave my child a xitalopram tablet of 20th instead of his usual antihistamine tablet. Should I be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
citalopram not dangerous

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns.

You accidently gave your child citalopram instead of his antihistamine. A single dose of citalopram should not affect your child adversely. I would recommend that you give your child plenty of fluids today. Your child may be more sedated today and don't worry as this would be a result of the medication. If your child begins having redness or a rash then you should take him or her immediately to your local emergency room as this could be an allergic reaction to the medication. It will take 2 to 3 days for the medication to be completely excreted from his/her body.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns or questions.
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Is Accidental Consumption Of Citalopram Instead Of An Antihistamine Harmful To Child?

Brief Answer: citalopram not dangerous Detailed Answer: Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns. You accidently gave your child citalopram instead of his antihistamine. A single dose of citalopram should not affect your child adversely. I would recommend that you give your child plenty of fluids today. Your child may be more sedated today and don't worry as this would be a result of the medication. If your child begins having redness or a rash then you should take him or her immediately to your local emergency room as this could be an allergic reaction to the medication. It will take 2 to 3 days for the medication to be completely excreted from his/her body. I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns or questions.