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Baby Given Finistil 2ml Thrice A Day Which Is 120 Drops As Against The Prescribed 24 Drops. What To Do?

My baby was prescribed 8 drops of finistil to be taken thrice daily (total of 24 drops per day). My nanny read the handwriting in the box of the medicine as 2 ml thrice daily which is equivalent to 120 drops. What should i do? She started taking the medicen last sunday night.
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
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Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

There is no cause of concern as the child has already been exposed but has not develop any adverse effects. Suggest you to discontinue the drug.

Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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Baby Given Finistil 2ml Thrice A Day Which Is 120 Drops As Against The Prescribed 24 Drops. What To Do?

Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day There is no cause of concern as the child has already been exposed but has not develop any adverse effects. Suggest you to discontinue the drug. Take care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore Consultant Pediatric Surgeon