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Overdose of burdicort 0.5 mg given
I gave my 4 month old Budicort 0.5 mg nebulization. 5 respule as a single dose by mistake. What should i do now. Baby has taken normal feed and sleeping normally. Dose given around 2.5 hours ago. Is their any urgent medical intervention required or nothing to worry about
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Budesonide is a inhalation steroid In most of the cases single dose of 2.5 mg will not cause much harm. But you should consult a pediatrician physically for detailed systemic examination.
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Wipe inside of his mouth to remove what is deposited in mouth. Will reduce intake and chance of fungus in mouth
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Don't give budecort for next 2 days
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Dr. Nikhil Rajvanshi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Bikaner
It's understandable to be concerned after accidentally giving an incorrect dose of medication. Budicort (budesonide) is an inhaled corticosteroid, and while giving an entire 5-respule dose (2.5 mg in total) is significantly higher than the typical single dose for an infant, it's reassuring that your baby has taken normal feeds and is sleeping well without any immediate side effects.
In most cases, a one-time higher-than-normal dose of budesonide is unlikely to cause severe harm, but itâs essential to monitor your baby closely for any signs of potential side effects such as:
Increased irritability or unusual sleepiness
Changes in breathing patterns or difficulty breathing
Vomiting or a decrease in feeding
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Since it has been over 2.5 hours and your baby seems well, this is a good sign. However, I recommend contacting your pediatrician or a local poison control center for specific advice and reassurance. They may suggest observation at home or, in rare cases, further evaluation.
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If at any point you notice any concerning symptoms like difficulty breathing, severe drowsiness, or changes in behavior, seek immediate medical attention
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Dr. K Srinivas
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Kurnool
Look out the baby if any puffiness of face swollen mouth or breathing heavily or feel like baby is choking or gasping kindly do visit nearby PAEDIATRICIAN immediately
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you should not give budecort for prolonged period it will cause Growth retardation
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
If baby is having any respiratory issues ,not accepting feeds at all then kindly show once physically
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