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Gave my baby vermox by mistake- what can it do?



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amother


 

Post Tue, May 21 2013, 4:52 pm
2 of my kids woke up with pinworms- I gave the 5 yr old vermox, and did the same for my 16 month old.. and only then realized it said not for under age 2...

how bad is that? what can happen to a child under 2 that takes vermox? should I be worried?

tia
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Rutabaga




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 21 2013, 4:59 pm
Please call your pediatrician instead of relying on Dr. Imamother.
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amother


 

Post Tue, May 21 2013, 5:05 pm
I will, obviously, but I cant do that till the morning.
Just wondering if anyone knows anything before then...
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momma92




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 21 2013, 5:06 pm
Why don't you call poison control?
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lst




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 21 2013, 5:07 pm
if you can't get in touch with your doctor, you can call poison control, if you're in israel call 04-854-1900
or a us number is 1-800-222-1222
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greenfire




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 21 2013, 5:11 pm
another vote for poison control ...
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greenfire




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 21 2013, 5:18 pm
http://home.intekom.com/pharm/......html

SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
In doses exceeding the recommended dosages, VERMOX can cause vomiting, fever, transient neutropenia, alopecia, bone marrow suppression, raised hepatic enzymes, hepatitis and glomerular nephritis. Agranulocytosis can occur.
In cases of massive infestation expulsion of worms may occasionally cause transient symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhoea.
Adverse reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions such as exanthema, rash, urticaria and angio-oedema have been observed.
Precautions
Usage in children below 2 years is not well documented and as there have been very rare reports of convulsions in this age group, VERMOX should only be given to very young children if their worm infections interfere significantly with their nutritional status and physical development.
Drug interactions
Concomitant treatment with cimetidine may inhibit the metabolism of the mebendazole in the liver, resulting in increased plasma concentrations of the drug especially during prolonged treatment. In the latter case, determination of plasma concentrations is recommended in order to allow dose adjustments.

KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT
In the event of accidental overdosage, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea may occur. If poisoning or excessive overdosage is suspected it is recommended, on general principles, that vomiting be induced or gastric lavage be performed, and such symptomatic supportive therapy be administered as appears indicated. Activated charcoal may be given.
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sayinghi




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 21 2013, 11:22 pm
Call Dr or poison control ASAP
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