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What Are The Possible Repercussion Of Clonazepam Ingestion By A Child?

Posted on Fri, 5 Aug 2016

Question: Hi
My 3 yrs old son just ingested the remaining of 2 drops of clonazepam 2.5 mg mixed with water, 1/4 cup of water. He just gave it a sip, but drink it. He is looking fine. I tried to make him throw up, but He couldnt. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't get panicked and observe the child carefully

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for choosing this platform

I won't get worried if baby is otherwise active,playing and there are no abnormal symptoms suggestive of overdose like drowsiness,nervousness,irritability,hypersensitivity reaction or breathing difficulty.

The therapeutic dose of Clonazepam in children is about 0.01-0.1 mg/kg/day. The dose for producing side effect is much higher. As the ingested dose is too less (just 2 drops of 1/4th cup mixed with 2.5 mg tablet),I don't think there is much to be worried about.

But still observe him carefully and if you notice any of the abnormality mentioned above consult your pediatrician immediately.

I hope this makes you feel easy.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (9 minutes later)

Thanks!!! Make me feel better!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
My pleasure

Detailed Answer:
It's my pleasure that I made you feel better.
I shall be glad to help further if you need any.If you are satisfied,you may rate it accordingly and close the discussion.

Warm regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar