Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Should I Seek Medical Attention If Child Has Accidentally Swallowed 8 Microgynon Pills?

My 4 year old son tells me he's swallowed approx 8 of my microgynon contraceptive pills. I'm unsure if he's just kidding me, but if he has should I be seeking medical attention for him? He's never shown any interest in the packets before and so I stupidly have kept them beside my bed.
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
Hi dear,
I understand your concern, you try to check his mouth, he can not swallow so quickly without any signs. If he were drinking tablets you would find some parts in his teeth, count amount of tablets, try to remember how much you drank and he. Give to your baby Charcoal 1 tablet for 10 kg of his weight and look after baby.If he will have strange behavior or some neurological symptoms as dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting,then immediately take him in ER.In other case you can appreciate it as aggravation. Keep your tablets in high places, that baby can not take. Keep your eye at him. It is crisis of 4 years,they behave like this.
Hope I answered to your question, don't hesitate to call us,I always happy to help you.
Wish your baby a good health
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Should I Seek Medical Attention If Child Has Accidentally Swallowed 8 Microgynon Pills?

Hi dear, I understand your concern, you try to check his mouth, he can not swallow so quickly without any signs. If he were drinking tablets you would find some parts in his teeth, count amount of tablets, try to remember how much you drank and he. Give to your baby Charcoal 1 tablet for 10 kg of his weight and look after baby.If he will have strange behavior or some neurological symptoms as dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting,then immediately take him in ER.In other case you can appreciate it as aggravation. Keep your tablets in high places, that baby can not take. Keep your eye at him. It is crisis of 4 years,they behave like this. Hope I answered to your question, don t hesitate to call us,I always happy to help you. Wish your baby a good health