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A member asked:
My 3 y.o. son had tonsil/adnoid surgery today and was given generic afrin (oxymetazoline)...he ingested some while given this. is this harmful?
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Not likely: To determine risk in accidental ingestions, the quantity, contents and duration of ingestion are important factors to be considered before determining the risk of injury from the ingestion. Please call the local Poison Control to help clarify if your son is at risk of any harm. Take care.
Answered 6/21/2016
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