A 45-year-old member asked:
what to do if your 7 year old child ate antacids (about 10 tums)?
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Not likely toxic: A good number to keep at hand is the national poison control number : 1-800-222-1222
the above ingestion is unlikely to bother a 7yo, but you can get specific guidance by talking with the poison control center staff. Do not induce vomiting.
Answered on Oct 15, 2020
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