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My 2 Years Old Boy Child Swallowed 7 Tablet Of

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Posted on Sat, 8 Dec 2018
Question: My 2 years old boy child swallowed 7 tablet of 100mcg thyronorm.
Please suggest what are the urgent steps i have to take.
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Take him to the emergency room he might need observation

Detailed Answer:
Hello...I understand your concern and within one hour it is better to take to the nearest Emergency Room as they will be doing a stomach wash and then keep him under observation for 24 hours to look for increased heart rate.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (14 minutes later)
Sir , is it fatal for the child as he take 7 tablet of 100 mcg thyronorm.
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is dangeorus - that is why I referred to ER

Detailed Answer:
It is dangerous - that is why I referred to Emergency Room.
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Dr. Sumanth Amperayani

Pediatrician, Pulmonology

Practicing since :2003

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My 2 Years Old Boy Child Swallowed 7 Tablet Of

Brief Answer: Take him to the emergency room he might need observation Detailed Answer: Hello...I understand your concern and within one hour it is better to take to the nearest Emergency Room as they will be doing a stomach wash and then keep him under observation for 24 hours to look for increased heart rate. Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani