My friend accidentally took 3 zhandu parad tablets and ended up in the hospital. They did a stomach wash an hour after she took them, and now she's in the ICU. She's also one month pregnant. I'm really worried. What could this mean for her baby or her health? The tablets have Mercury 30 mg and Khatika 60 mg. They're usually used for protecting grains like rice and wheat. What should we be concerned about here?

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The ingestion of 3 Zhandu Parad tablets, containing toxic levels of mercury (90mg) and sulfur (180mg), by your pregnant friend is a severe poisoning case; immediate hospitalization and stomach wash were crucial steps; potential side effects on the mother include kidney damage, neurological problems, and gastrointestinal issues; for the unborn baby, exposure to mercury can cause severe birth defects, such as neurological damage, developmental delays, and congenital abnormalities; close monitoring and supportive care in the ICU are essential to manage the poisoning and minimize harm to both the mother and the fetus.