He was taking dextromethorphan, which is contained in cough syrup, the dose should be doubled. There is also another drug cetirizine in the digestive system in excessive doses.
The drugs were given by the grandmother Kimber.
Overdose of cough syrup can occur because of simple mistakes. Which should be the dose of one teaspoon, tablespoon instead. It is estimated that 70 thousand children were admitted to hospitals each year due to drug toxicity without a prescription.
Diane Murphy, MD, director of drug control agency for the children to give some hints of drug delivery to children:
A. Drugs that are labeled "children" are not meant to be given to patients of all ages. Read the user manual carefully.
2. Some medications such as aspirin can be fatal to children with measles or flu symptoms. Consult your pediatrician before giving medication.
3. Use the medication as directed. Do not give medicines to children exceeded the recommended levels for the size of the age and weight.
4. Use measuring device that comes with the particular drug. Do not use a spoon or a tool provided to other drugs.
5. Do not give medication without a prescription or cold medicine to children under two years unless advised by your doctor.
6. If in doubt, do not give medicine to your child and call your doctor. Counter medications can only treat symptoms, not causes of disease, so the risk may be greater.
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