Amphetamine poisoning is rare in children. Here we report two male infants with acute poisoning due to accidental amphetamine ingestion. One infant had a family history of drug abuse and the other was due to poor supervision of the parents. Although typical clinical symptoms and signs (including restlessness, hyperactivity, hypertension, tachycardia and tachypnea....etc.) were found, both were completely recovered after treatment. The principle of management of amphetamine poisoning are presented.
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