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What Causes Vomiting After Accidental Ingestion Of Karvol Plus?

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Posted on Fri, 6 Oct 2017
Question: my son 2 1/2 years accidentally swallowed karvol plus and with in no time he vomited every thing what ever he took (rice) and all . now he is sleeping plse guid me what happens
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Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Better to get him to the nearest hospital for observation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for asking on this platform,

I can understand your concern. Karvol plus contains camphor, eucalyptus oil, Turpin oil all these help in decongestion. But when taken orally it may cause Nausea, vomiting, pain abdomen, dizziness or twitching. It can also cause mucosal erosion.

Although the amount consumed is very low for this age to cause any significant symptom. You can observe him and get him to the hospital if any symptom develops. But as the different bodies often have different metabolism I would better like to get him monitored at a nearby hospital at least for 12 hours.

I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards

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

Pediatrician, Cardiology

Practicing since :2006

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What Causes Vomiting After Accidental Ingestion Of Karvol Plus?

Brief Answer: Better to get him to the nearest hospital for observation Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for asking on this platform, I can understand your concern. Karvol plus contains camphor, eucalyptus oil, Turpin oil all these help in decongestion. But when taken orally it may cause Nausea, vomiting, pain abdomen, dizziness or twitching. It can also cause mucosal erosion. Although the amount consumed is very low for this age to cause any significant symptom. You can observe him and get him to the hospital if any symptom develops. But as the different bodies often have different metabolism I would better like to get him monitored at a nearby hospital at least for 12 hours. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Regards