Swallowed a tablet by mistake

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Asked for Female, 2 Years

Hi Doctor , my 2 year old son chewed a diabetic pill by mistake. What should I do now ? Please help

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Dr. Sushil Parakh

Pediatrician 25 yrs exp Nashik

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Diabetic pill can reduce blood sugar level. Take it to nearest paediatrician And have opinion.we need to monitor child,for hypoglycemia signs.

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Dr. B. Santosh Avinash Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. B. Santosh Avinash

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Hyderabad

Please admit your child under pediatrician for hypoglycemia signs and monitor vitals

Next Steps

Take admission for observation

Health Tips

Next time take measures to keep medicines out of children reach