What Are The Side Effects Of Accidental Ingestion Of Betadine In A Child?

Posted on Thu, 3 Dec 2015

Question: Hello! My doctor recommended me to prepare a tea with camomile and betadine. Betadine quantity was 2 drops in 2 litre water. Today the nanny accidentaly gave to my 2 years old dauuhter to drink aproximately half litre out of these 2 litre tea. Should I be worried and go to hospital?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It should not be worried

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

2 drops of betadine should not cause any problem to the child. But I still suggest to observe her nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. If you see them please see at the ER.

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