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What Are The Repercussions Of Overdosing OPV Drops?

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Posted on Sat, 30 Apr 2016
Question: Doctor ..my 40 days old son given 8 drops of Opv instead of 2 drops.. are there any side effects.. What should I observe
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No risk of overdose. No specific symptoms to look for.

Detailed Answer:
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Let me assure you that there is no risk of overdose. You need not worry if the child has received 8 drops instead of 2 drops. No specific observation is suggested and you need not stay apprehensive.

Regards
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What Are The Repercussions Of Overdosing OPV Drops?

Brief Answer: No risk of overdose. No specific symptoms to look for. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Let me assure you that there is no risk of overdose. You need not worry if the child has received 8 drops instead of 2 drops. No specific observation is suggested and you need not stay apprehensive. Regards