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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Overdose Of Clavam Syrup In A Child?

Posted on Thu, 9 Jun 2016

Question: Accidentally given 5 ml instead of 0.5 ml of clavam syrup to my 25 days old baby. What will happen to my child? Pls help.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The baby might develop diarrhea - please take to nearest emergency room

Detailed Answer:
Hi...your baby might develop diarrhea, the most common side effect. Please take the baby to nearest emergency room or Newborn care unit.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Baby has passed very little stool, only once, from past 30 hours after the incident. He has not vomited. Milk intake is as usual. Mostly formula fed. He is sleeping well.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Then you need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi....I am glad to hear that the baby is normal and feeding well.

If this is the case...you need not worry.

But be on the look out for diarrhea.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar