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What Are The Repercussions Of The Accidental Ingestion Of Eucalyptus Oil By Child?

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015

Question: Hi my 12 weeks old baby inhaled ayurvedic formulation containing eucalyptus oil and mentha cinnamon. It was in the steamer and she was in the same room 6-7 feets away from steamer. Is there any side effects. Is it safe. Baby is feeding well. What are the signs I should watch. Should I visit Dr immediately.

Answered by Dr. Arun (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Inhaled is safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Usually inhaled compounds you had mentioned if only for a short time is safe.
It shouldn't cause any problems.
The poisonings which we see in our practice is usually related to accidental ingestion of eucalyptus oil which can get dangerous enough to cause problems like aspiration or seizures.
In your child's case he had been at a distance and only inhaled.
I don't think you need to worry.
Just make sure he is feeding well and passing urine well.
If any change in usual behaviour including cough or breathing difficulties consult your doctor immediately.
Wishing your child speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

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

Follow up: Dr. Arun (14 minutes later)

She is suffering from cold for last 3-4 days, taking ascoril ls and otrinoz saline drops. She sometimes does fast breathing but it's from last 3 days. Not related to today's incident. It's already 6 hr past the incident. She has pass urine and Fed too. For how many days I hv to watch her. She inhaled for 15 min but there were 2 - 3 drops of ayurvedic preparation in water. M uploading the wrapper

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
safe

Detailed Answer:
I have seen the attached picture.
It is safe.
Nothing to worry even if inhaled.
Keep a watch for One day maximum.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Arun (3 hours later)

Baby is sleeping more today waking up in between for feeding and urine and some playing. Is it because of cold or inhalation. Breathing is 35-40 / min. What are signs of breathing difficulty.

Answered by Dr. Arun (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it's normal

Detailed Answer:
Breathing rate is normal.
If rate is more than 40 and if chest retractions are seen it indicates breathing difficulty.
If breathing becomes fast or with retractions consult your doctor.
Both cold and inhalation will produce Same symptoms.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Arun (3 days later)

Can prevnar13 be given after synflorix
My baby received first dose of pneumococcal vaccine as synflorix which is pcv10. Can I give prevnar 13 for remaining two doses
What is the difference between two vaccine

Answered by Dr. Arun (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can give prevenar.
It has wider coverage (13 types of bacteria versus 10 types ) and better protection than the other.

Regards
Dr Arun

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