
What Are The Repercussions Of Overdose Of Azithromycin By Child?

Question: 5 year old took 2 5ml undiluted azithromycin 4 hours apart, he seems normal 5 hours ter last dose.
Brief Answer:
Get child examined by a doctor immediately
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.
This is clearly an overdose of azithromycin.
Various side effects are reported like bradycardia, rash, diarrhea, loss of consciousness.
An examination is necessary and monitoring of heart rate and pulse should be done.
You should take the child to doctor immediately.
I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
Get child examined by a doctor immediately
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Can understand your concerns.
This is clearly an overdose of azithromycin.
Various side effects are reported like bradycardia, rash, diarrhea, loss of consciousness.
An examination is necessary and monitoring of heart rate and pulse should be done.
You should take the child to doctor immediately.
I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

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