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My son took like 5 or 6 tablets of melatonin what should i do?

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Call poison control : Be safe and call 1-800-222-1222 to be certain and safe about the ingestion and possible effects. Tell them the amount, timing and weight of your son.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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