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Asked for Female, 32 Years

My son is having cough so his doctor prescribe maxtra syrup 3ml but by mistake right now I have given 5ml only once. So wanna know is it ok or I should run toward the doctor. He is active playing

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Dr. Soumalya Kundu

Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Kolkata

Hi ! Don't worry , this extra volume is not harmful

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi, If the child is active, nothing to worry. Single dose won’t harm the child.

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Dr. Gauri Kulkarni Pediatrician 30 yrs exp Thane Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gauri Kulkarni

Pediatrician 30 yrs exp Thane

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One dose with extra dosage should not be harmful especially since your child is active

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