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Can an infant overdose on zantac (ranitidine) my sons dr prescribed him way to much, and was on it for a month should i be concerned?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Large safety margin : I would not worry about it too much, but i would need to know the exact dose and the infants weight to be sure.

Answered 3/30/2013

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