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Can A Toddler Take Tylenol And Dextromethorphan Cough Suppressant Together After A Febrile Seizure?
Can a 3 year old child take cough suppressant and Tylenol at the same time? The ingredient in the cough suppressant is dextromethorphan hydrobromide. They had 1 ml. He has a fever, it went to his head and he just had a febrile seizure for under 2 mins.
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Hi,
Yes, febrile seizures can be scary. However, it is still safe to give this medication. You can do so without hesitation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Eric Goldstein, Pediatrician
Yes, febrile seizures can be scary. However, it is still safe to give this medication. You can do so without hesitation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Eric Goldstein, Pediatrician
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