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Child Was Given High Dose Of Amoxicillin. Anything Dangerous?
Question: I axx gave my 21 minth old about 8 ml of amoxill rather than 5.5. Should i take him to the doctor. He weighs about 23lbs
Brief Answer:
relax
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks foe writing to us
Relax,there is nothing to worry.
Amoxicillin has wide range of safety and 3ml of extra dose will not do any harm.
Only side effect could be loose motions.
But please be careful in future regarding dosage of any medicine.
Hope I have answered your query,in case you have any further question I would be glad to help.
Wishing your baby good health.
God bless....
relax
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks foe writing to us
Relax,there is nothing to worry.
Amoxicillin has wide range of safety and 3ml of extra dose will not do any harm.
Only side effect could be loose motions.
But please be careful in future regarding dosage of any medicine.
Hope I have answered your query,in case you have any further question I would be glad to help.
Wishing your baby good health.
God bless....
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