How Can Accidental Ingestion Of Hydrochlorothiazide By A Child Be Treated?

Posted on Sat, 21 Jan 2017

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Question : it's possible a six year old accidentally ingested 12.5 hydrochlorothiazide. it would have been last night I saw a chewed pill on the floor not broken open but I'm afraid there might have been another one. he is lethargic today

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Give juicy fruits as well as ORS

Detailed Answer:
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Hydrochlorthiazide can cause electrolyte imbalance although I would not expect lethagy. The frequency of urinary output is important. If it is lesser than usual, it would call for medical attention. If not, I would insist you to give juicy fruits like citrus fruits as well as ORS (oral rehydration solution). Hopefully things would be back to normal soon.

Let me know if I could help further.

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