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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Overdose Of Alex Drops?

Posted on Tue, 3 Feb 2015

Question: I have given my two months old baby XXXXXXX drops prescribed by my doctor. My wife given him 3ml twice daily instead of 0.3ml for last two days. Pl help us what next we have to do.

Answered by Dr. Arun (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Watch for sleepiness, drowsiness, poor feeding, seek attention if so

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Definitely your wife has given a huge dose 4 doses in total.
There is no antidote available, but you don;t have to worry that much, the active drugs in XXXXXXX are not very very powerful and your baby should be able to break them down without too much trouble.

You need to ensure few things
1. No more XXXXXXX drops for one week.
2 Infact avoid all cough and cold syrups together for a week.
3. Ensure frequent feeding.
4. If baby is alert and feeding well with good urine output then you need not worry.

If your baby develops drowsiness, excessive sleepiness you need to take your baby to nearby health center to get him checked.

Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Arun (3 hours later)

Thank you doctor.... Very much relieved.... Tomorrow I will consult my pediatrician. If the cold and cough symptoms continue, what to do next sir. He is feeding well, urine output also good, motion is frequent and long cough exists. What are the symptoms which we have to be carefully watched? If any other medicine given by my doctor, which will not be advised to take now? Whether he has to be immediately taken to a hospital or we can wait for a day or two.... Pl comment sir...

Answered by Dr. Arun (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
inform your doctor

Detailed Answer:
HI
Avoid all cold cough medicines till you visit your doctor today.
Inform him.
He will prescribe safe medicines.
You can discuss with him about avoiding antihistamines because of XXXXXXX drops overdose.
Better take him today.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Arun (2 hours later)

Thank you doctor. I have visited my doctor. She also told us to stop the medicine. She has prescribed ALTHROCIN Liquid(erythromycin estolate) 2.5ml thrice daily for five days. Ur guidance is really helpful. Will contact if rqd... Thanks a lot sir....

Answered by Dr. Arun (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
Continue your doctor advice.
Regards
Drarun

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E