Overdose of Calpol-250mg syrup

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Asked for Male, 2 Years

My 20 months old son has been given 20 ml of Calpol-250mg syrup within 4 hours by misunderstanding and oversite. Isn't this an Overdose? Well there by any side effects and what would be the symtoms to check for. I am quite worried. Please guide.

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Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji Pediatrician 17 yrs exp North Goa Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji

Pediatrician 17 yrs exp North Goa

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. It's a dose of 1000mg. Within 4 hours . Kindly visit doctor. Certain signs may be just subtle enough which parents are not trained for.

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