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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Consumption Of Ear Drops By A 2 Year Old

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015

Question: Hi,

My kid (2yrs old) accidentally injested ear drop (candibiotic). She hasnt vomitted please advice.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get a stomach wash done at nearest hospital

Detailed Answer:
Hi....in the whole composition, chloramphenicol is the one which can be problematic as it can sometimes cause bone marrow depression.

I suggest you take her to the nearest emergency room and get a stomach wash some.

As you say she hasn't vomited yet, this is the best way to get the drug out of her system before it gets absorbed.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (28 minutes later)

Thank you. She has taken around 2ml. So is it fine for this quantity

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worth about

Detailed Answer:
Hi...2ml doesn't cause any harm. Nothing to worry about. But if she's not active or not her usual self or has vomiting or diarrhea, I suggest you seek medical attention immediately.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj