What Is The Effect Of Consumption Of Vicks By Child?

Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015

Question: My daughter has consumed a very little bit of vicks... She was given 4 drops of zyertec before that for cough n cold ... Please advise if any problem. Its has been 30 minutes and she is fine. She is 18 months old

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
no need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
There is no need to worry.
Your daughter is safe.
At the most you can expect some mild abdominal pain and vomiting.
It is better to give her Antacids like gelusil. I prescribe around 2.5 ml thrice daily for such babies in my clinic.
If she develops any of these symptoms you need to consult your doctor for examination.
There is no antidote available.

But as long as she is fine without any symptoms, don't worry.
Continue cold medicines which you are giving now.

Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

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