Suggest Treatment For Accidental Ingestion Of Metrogyl By A 1 Year Old

Posted on Thu, 27 Oct 2016

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Thu, 27 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : My son is 1 year 8 months. He accidentally consumed a portion of the metrogyl tablet yesterday. There is no other sign of any problem except that he did not poop the whole day. Is everything ok? What can be the problems that can happen? Should i consult a doctor?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about it

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... Nothing will happen. Nothing to worry about it.

There can be sometimes vomiting. The feeding might be slightly less due to metallic taste on the tongue.

If he's otherwise active no need to seek emergency room care.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee