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Z&D DS 20 overdose

2024-05-12 13:26:46
Please help. I gave 5 ml instead of prescribed 1 ml of Z and D ds syrup my 6 yrs old who is suffering from dysentery. Please let me know if it's concerning and if I should rush him to a doctor or if it ok.
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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2024-05-16 11:25:29

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Watch out if he gets nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, increased diarrhoea.
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If no vomitting, giving milk and water can help to reduce zinc absorption
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Do not give Zinc for next 5 days

Answered2024-05-12 13:57:18

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Greetings no need to worry it won't harm the child

Answered2024-05-12 13:29:20

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If you have given 5 ml syrup then it's normal dose.

Answered2024-05-13 04:47:11

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Dose is correct don’t worry syrup u shld give 5 ml only zn 20 Syp

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Danger signs: stomach ache, vomiting, irritable or lethargic No z & d drops now for a week

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