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What Are The Repercussions Of Overdose Of Azithromycin By Child?

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Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Question: 5 year old took 2 5ml undiluted azithromycin 4 hours apart, he seems normal 5 hours ter last dose.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get child examined by a doctor immediately

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.

This is clearly an overdose of azithromycin.

Various side effects are reported like bradycardia, rash, diarrhea, loss of consciousness.

An examination is necessary and monitoring of heart rate and pulse should be done.

You should take the child to doctor immediately.

I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
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What Are The Repercussions Of Overdose Of Azithromycin By Child?

Brief Answer: Get child examined by a doctor immediately Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM. Can understand your concerns. This is clearly an overdose of azithromycin. Various side effects are reported like bradycardia, rash, diarrhea, loss of consciousness. An examination is necessary and monitoring of heart rate and pulse should be done. You should take the child to doctor immediately. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.