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Is Intake Of Extra Dose Of Motrin By A Child A Cause For Concern?
I just accidentally gave my daughter (6) an extra dose of Motrin because she was going to bed and is still dealing with the tail end of influenza a. The coughing keeps her up at night and she won t take or drink honey. My husband is at a meeting and I didn t realize he had given her some. She normally would ve told me but didn t. Her first dose was at least 2 hours ago, probably closer to 3. How concerned should I be?
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
Hello. I just read through your question.
As long as this only happened the one time, she will be fine. At most, she may complain of veryild abdominal discomfort. Otherwise, you have noyhing to worry about.
As long as this only happened the one time, she will be fine. At most, she may complain of veryild abdominal discomfort. Otherwise, you have noyhing to worry about.
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