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Is Accidental Intake Of Antibiotic Syrup By A Child A Cause For Concern?

Hi I have 4 sick kids its been a long week for me and my kids my 5 year son took his brothers antibiotic from the fridge and drank about 20ml. His brother is 2 years old and is taking antibiotic amoxicillin 400/5ml. And I am panicking. Please help me.
posted on Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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hello there
You need not panic as it is not a toxic medicine infact please help in passing it down further by giving water..

rest assured the kid will be safe

glad to be of help
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Is Accidental Intake Of Antibiotic Syrup By A Child A Cause For Concern?

hello there You need not panic as it is not a toxic medicine infact please help in passing it down further by giving water.. rest assured the kid will be safe glad to be of help