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Child Might Have Consumed 10-15 Ml Of Crocin Ds. Effect On Liver?
My child who is 22 months old was given crocin ds 3 ml at 10 am in the morning but at 1.30 we found that he has taken out the bottle and spilled it on the floor we didnt new whether he has consumed or not but there was definitely 10 to 15 ml missing from the bottle. My query is even in the worst case if he has consumed what would be the effect on his liver . Though he is active and did not show any signs of drowsiness is it still alarming. please answer
Wed, 1 Aug 2012
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In this case as we are not sure if the child has swallowed the medicine fully[part of it may be on the floor where it was spilled]
Even if the child has consumed full 15 ml it will not cause any liver damage. Usually the liver damage occurs on long term consumption of over dosage of paracetamol.
Do not worry. Feed the child a lot of liquids for the next 24 hours.
Thanks for choosing HCM.
In this case as we are not sure if the child has swallowed the medicine fully[part of it may be on the floor where it was spilled]
Even if the child has consumed full 15 ml it will not cause any liver damage. Usually the liver damage occurs on long term consumption of over dosage of paracetamol.
Do not worry. Feed the child a lot of liquids for the next 24 hours.
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Hello, I understand your concern and anxiety related to the effect of crocin (paracetamol) on liver. Even if you assume that your child has consumed the entire 15 ml of the missing syrup, it is unlike to have any toxic effects on the liver. Moreover children younger than 6 years of age are unlikely to have significant toxicity after single ingestion of even large doses if this drug. For your knowledge, the acute toxic dose of this drug is >200mg/kg for children less than 12 years. So assuming that your child weighs around 12 kg, the drug consumed is much below the toxic level. Do observe your child for the next 24 to 48 hours for any vague symptoms like nausea or vomiting. In such a case, certain blood tests are required after hospital admission. Rest assured antidote to this medicine is also available.
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