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What happens if child throws up medicine ? do you give him more ?
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No: When a child throws up after being given medication, it is never really clear how much medicine "gets in" or not.Because of the risk of overdose, the general rule is not to repeat it. However, call the doctor to see if there is another method of administration to minimize the throwing up.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Basic rule: I generally follow a simple rule on oral medicines.Any spit-up within 15min where i can see or smell the med i will repeat the full dose. 15-30 half, after 30 none.Sometimes it is better to give the stomach a chance to settle down rather that repeating immediately.
Answered 8/26/2018
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