
What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Extra Dosage Of Clonidine?

Question: Child is prescribed 0.15 of clonidine. Given one dose at 7 to 7:30 followed by a dose (accidently) at 8 pm. What to do?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure you that with an extra dose no harm will befall the baby. You need not worry. Just keep watch. Nothing else needs to be done. Hopefully things would be fine. In case you see anything untoward do not hesitate to visit the ER.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Let me assure you that with an extra dose no harm will befall the baby. You need not worry. Just keep watch. Nothing else needs to be done. Hopefully things would be fine. In case you see anything untoward do not hesitate to visit the ER.
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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Dr. Remy Koshy

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