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Is It Advisable To Give Adult Medication To Children?
Hi, Dr. Samuel
My son is 7 years old. He woke up sweating, dizzy, fever, coughing and nauseous. I didn't have anything for children cold medication. But i had 12 yrs- adult mucinex fast act liquid. I gave him a teaspoon. Which is a quarter of what the normal dosage taken for adults. Is it ok that i gave him this?
My son is 7 years old. He woke up sweating, dizzy, fever, coughing and nauseous. I didn't have anything for children cold medication. But i had 12 yrs- adult mucinex fast act liquid. I gave him a teaspoon. Which is a quarter of what the normal dosage taken for adults. Is it ok that i gave him this?
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
Hi...nothing will happen with one dose. But hereafter it is better to stick on to the age specifications printed on the label. Sometimes it can cause faster heart rates and supraventricular tachycardia in kids.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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