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I think my son has swallowed metformin
My child is 20 months old and i think he has swallowed metformin glyciphage i take i am not sure as he was playing with the pack and i didn't saw him taking it pls help me i dont know what should I do
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How many tablets he has taken? What’s the dose of the tablet? Usually with low dose, it will not lead to hypoglycemia. If it’s huge dose, then the child should be taken to the nearest Pediatrician. Only monitoring is required for now if less dose.
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