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How Can Adverse Effects Due To An Overdose Of Homatropine-Hydrocodone Oral Syrup For Persistent Cough In A Child Be Avoided?

I just woke up and heard my daughter coughing! She is 14 and weighs about 110 Lbs! I acticdentally grabbed my cough medicine thinking it was my other daughters and gave her 1 and 1/2 tsp! I m only supposed to have 1tsp! It s hydrocod/Hom. I m panicking. I weigh a little over 200 llbs so I know I gave her too much
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Nothing much to worry and it will not cause harm.

She might feel excessive sleepiness for one day.

No need to go to the hospital.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Adverse Effects Due To An Overdose Of Homatropine-Hydrocodone Oral Syrup For Persistent Cough In A Child Be Avoided?

Hello, Nothing much to worry and it will not cause harm. She might feel excessive sleepiness for one day. No need to go to the hospital. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician