Suggest Remedies For Accidental Ingestion Of Thyroxine By An Infant

Posted on Tue, 10 Jan 2017

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Question : my daughter is 9 months old and has accidentally swallowed 4 tablets of thyroxine(50 mcg) each . I am worried plz help . Can I do something at home?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
If possible induce vomiting..I have suggested what to look out for

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... I understand your concern. What you can do at home is -

1. Induce vomiting.

2. You can look for the danger signs or Red flag signs of thyroxine overdose. These include - insomnia, nervousness, irritability, fever, hot flushes, sweating, pounding heartbeats or palpitations, diarrhea, vomiting and nausea.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

I tried to make her vomit ...but she was reluctant to do so . Its been 4 hrs n I am observing her. She is sleeping n doesn't seem to show any mentioned signs of overdose . How long shall I observe her more ?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please observe for 24 hours and get her examined by a physician

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... please observe her for another 24 hours and get her examined by a physician as soon as possible.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 hours later)

Can u prescribe something to wash her stomach at home ?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no way stomach wash can be done at home with medication please

Detailed Answer:
Hi....I understand your concern. But there is no medicine for stomach wash to be done at home.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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