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What happend when a 3 year old swallows a piece of metformin? and what should i do?
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Contact you MD NOW!: Depending on the dosage, and age, this can cause significant drop in the glucose level. Contact your doctor immediately and keep orange juice on hand to help with low sugars! medicines must be kept out of the reach of children!
Answered 12/24/2012
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