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What Should Be Done After Crocin Overdose?
Question: hi my friend took 7 crocin tablets last night and had not yet done gastric lavage and she is not ready for it pls tell me is is too late and what are the chances
Brief Answer:
hi dear XXXX consult Emergency department
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear,
Thanks for your Query.
first of all which strength of crocin is ingested by your friend? whether 500 mg or 1000 mg?
If your friend took 500 mg of crocin tablet not to worry much as lethal dose of it is 4000 mg but still consult emergency department is necessary.
still you have time and you are not late.
if your friend does not want to come to hospital there are many ways to induced self vomiting which also helpful for initial hours so try those house hold remedies for vomiting.
Then after you can consult with in 24 hours.
Thank you.
Awaiting your response.
hi dear XXXX consult Emergency department
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear,
Thanks for your Query.
first of all which strength of crocin is ingested by your friend? whether 500 mg or 1000 mg?
If your friend took 500 mg of crocin tablet not to worry much as lethal dose of it is 4000 mg but still consult emergency department is necessary.
still you have time and you are not late.
if your friend does not want to come to hospital there are many ways to induced self vomiting which also helpful for initial hours so try those house hold remedies for vomiting.
Then after you can consult with in 24 hours.
Thank you.
Awaiting your response.
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