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3 year old swollowed metformin
My 3 year old grandson has said he took one of my metformin 500 then he says he didnt but i cant find the tablet is he in any real danger with this medication please advise
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
There is a reason why it's always mentioned on the medicines that you have to keep it out of reach of children.
The medicine can cause hypoglycemia.
Suggested you to get him checked out by a pediatrician in person once.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain.
Bangalore.
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