Her 2 year old boy somehow got a bottle of immodium (anti diarrheal) and drank about 1 ounce of it....what should she do...will he be ok?
2006-10-05 17:34:39 · 17 answers · asked by Surge 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I doubt if it was that small of an amount he'll have much of a reaction. He might become constipated for a few days.
2006-10-05 17:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck Dhue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When a child's primary care-giver (usually mother) is impaired psychologically, this has an overall effect on the child's developing sense of self. A core sense of self is strongest when the caregiver can be reasonably attentive, can have many more positive interactions than negative with the child, and can mirror the child's expressions and experiences. No mother is perfect, obviously. But a child's sense of the world and her place in it, and her place in her own body and mind, is formed in the web of interaction with the mother, hour to hour and day to day and year to year. It is obvious that your mom is affecting you in ways that are not healthy for you. It is easy for anyone to say that you should distance yourself from your mom, but she is still your mom. You have a bond that will never go away so you may have to take a different approach to resolve these issues. What they are I cannot say. I do not have all of the facts just those that you've shared. While some of the things you say your mother has done is appauling to say the least, I do not think anyone that does not have some sort of pyschological issues would do those very things. My mom is like the mother from Everybody loves Raymond. She is BRUTALLY honest and has embarassed my sister and I on countless occasions. She once told a new girlfriend that I had just introduced to her that the sweater she was wearing did not look good on her at all. She had never met her! Needless to say, I dropped her off 15 minutes later. If I we're in your shoes I would try like hell to be as nice as possible and show no anger even though you may be seething inside and just be the better person. I can't believe I am going to quote him but Dr. Phil says every relationship needs a "hero". You may be at your wits end and feel like no communication is the only answer, and it may be, but you should make every effort to remain civil and do not let her issues make you feel like the one at fault. The one person that should feel like your best friend is your worst enemy. That's tough to accept. I hope things resolve themselves and good luck.
2016-03-27 06:50:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the inside cover of every phone book there are emergency numbers including the Poison Control of the area. Tell your friend to call that number, with the bottle of Imodium in hand. The Poison Control will be able to determine what she should do or if her son is in any real danger.
2006-10-05 17:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Immodium Ad can be fatal to a child in extreme doses or if the child is allergic to any of the ingredients. To be safe, the child should go to the Emergency room NOW.
2006-10-05 17:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell that Mother Of The Year to read the label and contact a doctor if she's concerned. Contacting you and then you asking Yahoo Answers is just absurd. And how did a 2 y/o get ahold of that bottle? Mama needs to keep all medication out of the reach of children.
2006-10-05 17:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's an emergency but she can call the poison hotline in her state or the nearest emergency room to be sure. Chances are the toddler will have "bowel issues" for the next day or so. And that is likely the worst scenario.
2006-10-05 17:46:17 · answer #6 · answered by PDY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Patricia D, but I would call my pediatrician's emergency number just to be sure. If it is not an emergency situation I would consider giving the child plenty of water to flush the system and I would ask the dr if magnesium would help to counteract the negative affects.
Peace!
2006-10-05 17:52:28 · answer #7 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALL POISON CONTROL. They will get details about amounts, etc., and give instructions (or maybe even reassure her).
The number for poison control is usually listed in the front of the phone book or can be obtained by calling information.
2006-10-05 17:51:14 · answer #8 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call poison control and read the warnings in the back of the bottle IMMEDIATELY
2006-10-05 17:36:35 · answer #9 · answered by curly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell your friend to call 911 immediately and have her rushed to the hospital!!
2006-10-05 17:41:59 · answer #10 · answered by blackwing873 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋