What Are The Possible Effects Of Accidental Ingestion Of Buspar By A Child?

Posted on Wed, 1 Jul 2015

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Question : I don't know if my 18 month old took a buspar 30mg what do I need to do

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I am not expecting any untoward effect.Sedation likely to occur.

Detailed Answer:
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Buspar (Buspirone) has an acceptable dose of upto 10 mg/kg body weight. So, 30 mg of bupsar would not be harmful for your baby although it can lead to sedation. I do not think that any untoward effect would come. However, in case of any unexpected sign, be sure to rush the child to the ER without delay.

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