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Child Was Given Stilnox Pill Instead Of Antihistamine. Will It Harm The Child?

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Posted on Mon, 2 Dec 2013
Question: HI My 12 year old took a 10 ml stilnox pill thinking he was taking his antihistamine. I made him through several times up about 1 hour after he took it and right now I have him next to me. What should we do??
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Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Keep a close watch Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to WWW.WWWW.WW Stilnox is zolpidem which has sedative effects. usually one dose shouldnt be a problem Just keep observing him closely. If he is drowsy, with delusions and excessive sleepiness, take him to a nearby medical center . Flumazenil is the antidote but may not be required unless he is very drowsy. Hope i answered your query Wishing your kid speedy recovery Regards Dr Arun
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Child Was Given Stilnox Pill Instead Of Antihistamine. Will It Harm The Child?

Brief Answer: Keep a close watch Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to WWW.WWWW.WW Stilnox is zolpidem which has sedative effects. usually one dose shouldnt be a problem Just keep observing him closely. If he is drowsy, with delusions and excessive sleepiness, take him to a nearby medical center . Flumazenil is the antidote but may not be required unless he is very drowsy. Hope i answered your query Wishing your kid speedy recovery Regards Dr Arun