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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Accidentally Giving A Double Dose Of Cefprozil To An Infant?

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Posted on Thu, 18 Jan 2024
Question: I accidentally gave my 12 mo old a double dose of cefprozil. She weighs a little over 22lbs. Gave her 5ml instead of 2.5ml. It’s been under 15 minutes since the dose. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Within the tolerable range. Nothing needs to be done.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Let me assure you that there is nothing to worry and even a double dose is not in the harmful range. So, there is no reason to worry and nothing needs to be done about it.

Feel free to write back.

Regards
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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Accidentally Giving A Double Dose Of Cefprozil To An Infant?

Brief Answer: Within the tolerable range. Nothing needs to be done. Detailed Answer: Hi, Let me assure you that there is nothing to worry and even a double dose is not in the harmful range. So, there is no reason to worry and nothing needs to be done about it. Feel free to write back. Regards