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Just realized our sons switched our babies meds. she is 4 months &weighs 14# was given their bromfed 1.5 ml instead of zantac (ranitidine) will she be ok?

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Dr. Michael Rupp answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Most Likely: she will probably be ok, but the best thing to do is call poison control and confirm dose and side effects that are possible.

Answered 3/20/2015

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