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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of Ibuprofen?
Question: Hi, my 3 year old son got into a container of blue liquid Ibuprofin capsules and swallowed one, it was 200 mg... should i be concerned? or watch him for anything? he was crying and he thought it was candy of course and tried to chew and swallow it, and ended up crying and trying to spit out but the capsule had gone down his throat
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Don't worry, this is safe. Ibuprofen 200mg in a 3 year old is not a dangerous medication or dosage. You do not need to watch for anything in particular, though he may have a bit of an upset stomach. Everything will be okay!
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Don't worry, this is safe. Ibuprofen 200mg in a 3 year old is not a dangerous medication or dosage. You do not need to watch for anything in particular, though he may have a bit of an upset stomach. Everything will be okay!
Please remember to rate and close this answer if you find it satisfactory.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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