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What Should Be Done After Accidentally Giving Sinarest-AF Drops To An Infant Instead Of The Syrup?
Question: Hi by mistake i gave 2.5 ml of sinarest af drops to my one year old baby instead of giving 2.5ml syrup..what should i do..
Brief Answer:
Don't worry, observe for abnormal symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1 ml of Sinarest AF drop contains 1 mg of chlorpheniramine and 2.5 mg of phenylephrine. For one year baby the dose given is 1-2 mg of chlorpheniramine (1-2 ml of Sinarest AF) 3-4 times a day. I won't get overly worried as the toxic dose is very high and the chance of having any problem with this dose is less.
The side effects can be drowsiness, nausea, stomach upset, fast heart beat or breathing difficulty. Drowsiness is common while other side effects are rare. I request you to observe for the side effects and if you notice any please consult your pediatrician.
Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions.
Regards
Don't worry, observe for abnormal symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1 ml of Sinarest AF drop contains 1 mg of chlorpheniramine and 2.5 mg of phenylephrine. For one year baby the dose given is 1-2 mg of chlorpheniramine (1-2 ml of Sinarest AF) 3-4 times a day. I won't get overly worried as the toxic dose is very high and the chance of having any problem with this dose is less.
The side effects can be drowsiness, nausea, stomach upset, fast heart beat or breathing difficulty. Drowsiness is common while other side effects are rare. I request you to observe for the side effects and if you notice any please consult your pediatrician.
Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
What side effects should I look out for,?
Brief Answer:
I hope baby is doing fine
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I hope the baby is doing fine as the dose given was not too high.
The main side effect you should have checked for was drowsiness as mentioned earlier.
I shall be glad to help further if you need any.
Regards
I hope baby is doing fine
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I hope the baby is doing fine as the dose given was not too high.
The main side effect you should have checked for was drowsiness as mentioned earlier.
I shall be glad to help further if you need any.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you for your help.baby is fine now
Brief Answer:
It's my pleasure
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It's good to know that now your baby is fine. It's my pleasure that you found my suggestion helpful.
I shall be glad to help further if you need any.
Regards
It's my pleasure
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It's good to know that now your baby is fine. It's my pleasure that you found my suggestion helpful.
I shall be glad to help further if you need any.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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