What Are The Side Effects Of Overdosed Augmentin?

Posted on Sun, 19 Oct 2014

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 Answered on

Sat, 15 Nov 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : My child diagnose as an otitis media his weight 14 kg prescriped augmentin 3 ml by mistake the second dose was goven 10 ml instead of 3 ml what i can do to prevent side effects

Answered by Dr. Suresh K Yadav (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dose is actually only slightly higher.

Detailed Answer:
Hi , I am Dr Suresh K Yadav M D (paediatrics) have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

For a 14 kg child 3 ml of augmentin ( you have not mentioned the strength of augmentin , I am am considering it to be 457 mg per 5 ml ) is lower dose , he or she needs 7.5 ml of augmentin (suspension of 457 mg per 5 ml strength ) two times a day. So it is not much higher dose , only slightly higher , at the most it can cause loose stools ( in normal dose also augmentin can cause loose stools) , for loose stools you can add pre-probiotic like lactobacillus and ORS .

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing your child a speedy recovery.
Thanks

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T