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What would happen if my 5 year old child accidentally took a synthroid (thyroxine) pill?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Probably nothing: It's a long release medication so one pill will probably do nothing. I wouldn't worry about it unless he is allergic to the pill.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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