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My 3 yr old son swallowed 1pill of loratadine 10 mg should i take him to the emergency room?
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No: I do not expect any problem from it other than perhaps some transient drowsiness.
Answered 6/30/2016
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No: The safety profile of this medication has shown little or no increase in any side effects at 2-3 times the suggested dose.I wouldn't use it at that dose at his age but cannot see that a single dose would do anything worrisome.Save your gas.
Answered 7/1/2016
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