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What Are The After Effects Of Amoxicillin Overdose In A Child?
Question: I accidentally gave my child 9 years old a triple dose of amoxicillin 1 hour ago. She has no pain or symptoms what so ever. What should I do? Please let me know
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to do any harm.
Detailed Answer:
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A triple dose of amoxycillin in unlikely to do any harm. You need not worry. Just be patient and be on the lookout for any unexpected or unexplained signs. Unless anything inadvertent happens, nothing needs to be done. If in doubt, be sure to rush the child to the ER without delay.
Regards
Unlikely to do any harm.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.
A triple dose of amoxycillin in unlikely to do any harm. You need not worry. Just be patient and be on the lookout for any unexpected or unexplained signs. Unless anything inadvertent happens, nothing needs to be done. If in doubt, be sure to rush the child to the ER without delay.
Regards
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