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Gave higher calpol dose to 17 month old
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My 17 month old had 101 temperature and i ended up giving 4.5ml calpol instead of 3.5ml. Now i am worried. What should i be doing?i spoke to his doc and he told me not to worry but still i cant keep calm.
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )
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Dr. SK KJM Alisha
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Hi. Do not repeat the higher dose again. 1 time 1ml extra will not cause any toxicity
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It's ok only 1ml extra dose you have given
This will not cause any problem
Don't worry
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