I tried to call the doctor and they will not page unless it's an emergency..I'm a little worried because I gave him 1 teaspoon of it, I didn't fill it to the edge, just poured a little in the center of the spoon, I figured that was alright, But my mom said it could be too much...I can't get no one to give me the correct dosage I should give him, Now I'm a lil worried..So please if anyone can give me a little information on it I'd greatly appreciate it...He weighs 33 pounds and he will be 2 in December..It says on the bottle under 6 ask physician..But they won't page him for me..Please Help!!!
2006-10-26 14:53:13 · 16 answers · asked by mmarie1221 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
OK... calm down. According to Roswell Pediatrics, the proper dosing for children 2-6 years old is 1 teaspoon every 6 hours, (if it's the Dimetapp elixer, which I'm assuming is what you gave him.) See the link below on proper Dimetapp doisng. I hope your little one feels better.
http://www.roswellpediatrics.com/dimetapp2.htm
2006-10-26 14:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by qtrn2005 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Dimetapp For Toddlers
2016-09-29 05:21:50 · answer #2 · answered by bricknell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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How much Dimetapp medicine should I give my toddler..Please Help!!!!?
I tried to call the doctor and they will not page unless it's an emergency..I'm a little worried because I gave him 1 teaspoon of it, I didn't fill it to the edge, just poured a little in the center o...
2015-02-06 04:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, there is an infant formula that you use for children under 2. i doubt that you gave him too much considering the infant formula is concentrated so that you don't have to give them so much liquid, and my 2 year old takes almost a teaspoon of that.
i'd imagine he's fine. if he seems extra sleepy, or gets very restless, i'd call the doctor, though.
2006-10-26 14:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by itendstoday 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The dosage should be on the bottle. Just a word of advice for the future never use a regular teaspoon the measurement isn't the same.
http://www.dimetapp.com/cold/lbl_caelixir.asp
here is their website
well I read a little more and found this isn't for children under two.
2006-10-26 14:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by Beth 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hey,
You should call the hospital and ask them, they usually know and can give you exact amount, Dimetapp isn't nothing to play around!!! Hope your baby is ok!!! Good Luck!!!! I gave my lil girl who was 2 a teaspoon and gave my 1 year old a 1/2 teaspoon!!! But she was ok, I only gave her it one time, because I too was also scared!!! Hope everything works out for you and your lil one!!!!!!!!
2006-10-26 15:27:56 · answer #6 · answered by afinechic_2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The bottle of medicine should have the dosage based on the weight. Check the back of the label. Also, call a pharmacist. I know Sav-on is more than willing to help.
2006-10-26 14:57:33 · answer #7 · answered by Kings Fan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would call your pediatrician's office or call emergency if you even remotely suspect an overdose of meds. Anytime I am unsure about dosages I always call the pharmacy for their advice. There is a correct dosage for your child's age, weight, etc...Call someone to be sure.
2006-10-26 14:58:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He'll be fine. Just go for children's dimetapp next time. When my little girl was sick we had to call the doctor late in the night and he recommended over the counter medicine in small doses.
2006-10-26 15:00:08 · answer #9 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your little one will be fine, my son was 2 in june and I just gave him a teaspoon a couple of days ago and he weights 35 lbs...don't worry he is going to be fine...but if you are still worried can't you call the emergency room and ask them about dosage...at mine you can...good luck and don't worry!!!!
2006-10-26 14:56:58 · answer #10 · answered by - 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋