Which toothpaste for g6pd low child ?

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Asked for Female, 2 Years

Hello doctor ,; my daughter is G6PD low. she is 2 years old . can she use normal menthol toothpaste like colgate, pepsodent?.. if no which toothpaste can she use?

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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis

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Menthol is known to cause hemolysis in g6pd. Please consult a pediatric hematologist for proper guidance

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Dr. Gaurang Patel Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Surat · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gaurang Patel

Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Surat

U can use any paste. It will not cause any harm. But ayurvedic paste is better then modern toothpaste.