What Are The Repercussions Of Taking An Extra Dose Of Meftal-P?

Posted on Tue, 20 Sep 2016

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Question : My daughter has high fever of 102 and doctor suggested mental p every 8 hrs 6ml.. I gave her once by mistake in 4 hrs... Will anythng happen ?? I am so worried....

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I believe the syrup is Meftal P

Need not worry, there will be no serious effects of an extra dose.

Just skip the next dose.

Continue 8th hourly till the duration doctor has suggested.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

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