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Does Prednisone Ingestion By An Infant Cause Any Adverse Side Effect?

My 2 year old had accidentally got a hold of a 20mg prednisone and chewed up half of it, so she only took 10mg of it. The pharmacy women told me she should be okay since it was a one time dose, maybe just trouble sleeping tonight or a little anxious, but I want a second opinion just to be safe and ease my mind a little better.
Fri, 26 May 2017
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Hello Dear
I evaluated your query in depth .
@ Mentioned dose in infant will give rise to some level hyperactivity till its
effect wear off from the blood .
@ Can take few steps at home for getting fast recovery
# maintain hydration with plenty of liquids
# take care of the any of the angry behavior
# keep a check on urine output
# immediately contact ER if vomiting , any excess aggressiveness , high
fever , noticeable systemic issue of any type .
Hope this will help you definitely .
Feel free to ask any further doubts in future anytime .
Wishing your angel speedy normal outcome from this issue .
Regards .
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Does Prednisone Ingestion By An Infant Cause Any Adverse Side Effect?

Hello Dear I evaluated your query in depth . @ Mentioned dose in infant will give rise to some level hyperactivity till its effect wear off from the blood . @ Can take few steps at home for getting fast recovery # maintain hydration with plenty of liquids # take care of the any of the angry behavior # keep a check on urine output # immediately contact ER if vomiting , any excess aggressiveness , high fever , noticeable systemic issue of any type . Hope this will help you definitely . Feel free to ask any further doubts in future anytime . Wishing your angel speedy normal outcome from this issue . Regards .