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Overdose of paracetamol drops
Mistakenly given 0.6 ml of paracetamol pediatrics oral suspension to 2 month old baby. On box its written each ml contains 150 mg. Weight is approx 4 kg. Will it cause any harm to baby. Pls suggest
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On time dose will not affect baby… dont worry… paracetamol is safe drug…
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Need not to worry. Maximum dosage of Paracetamol is 15mg/kg body weight per dose... please try not to exceed it.
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How many times given at higher dose?
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If a single dose of 0.6ml is given no need to worry.
Please be careful and check the dosage twice whenever you give any medication.
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
dear parents,
if given single dose, nothing to worry.
delay next dose.
give 0.3ml only
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Dr. Lakshmi Narayana Munirathi
Pediatrician
29 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No don't worry give longer feeds
Keep baby warm.
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