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" Finding an open, empty medicine bottle is a parent&amp;#039;s worst nightmare. But even a missing pill or two could be reason to panic. &amp;quot;Some medications\u2014even OTC ones\u2014are so potent that if a child takes one pill or teaspoon, it can be deadly,&amp;quot; says Martin Belson, MD , a pediatric emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist at Children&amp;#039;s Healthcare of Atlanta. Which is why it&amp;#039;s crucial to be extra-vigilant about keeping all meds out of reach. And if you think your child has ingested any drug he shouldn&amp;#039;t have, call the Poison Help Hotline ASA P at 800-222-1222. Below, some common meds that can be lethal in small doses.   Beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers for high blood pressure   Camphor (in Vicks VapoRub, Campho-Phenique)   Methyl salicylate (in Bengay, Icy Hot, oil of wintergreen)   Lomotil, an antidiarrhea medicine   Oral hypoglycemic drugs (sulfonylureas), for type 2 diabetes   Tricyclic antidepressants: Tofranil, desipramine and amitriptyline "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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