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My 4 year old just admitted to chewing both his and his sister's 5mg children's claritin (loratadine). does that warrant a trip to the er? or just sleep it off?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No need: He'll be fine, please check the remaining tablets to make sure he didn't consume more, observe for any abnormal symptoms for the next 24 hours, I trust you are known of medicines safety and keeping away from children, child-proof boxes, etc.., good luck

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 2/9/2017

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