Brought my daughter into urgent care because we just moved and dont have a dr. she has a cold. did a check up listened to her heart etc she is wheezing. got x-rays they dont show anything bad. so he gave her a nebulizer treatment in the hospital. did say she was starting an ear infection as well. so I got a nebulizer a script for albuterol 0.83 mg/ml solution, prednisolone 15mg/5 ml soln and amoxicillin 400 mg/5 ml susp.
The dr. knew how old she was but i couldnt read the script so i dont know if they did it right and i didnt bring in my daughter to the pharmacy just the script and her insurance card.
now i am just concerned if this is right for her? is it too much? There had been a little girl who died of an overdose in the news last week so i am getting a bit concerned. any help would be appreciated.
2007-02-14 00:46:50 · 11 answers · asked by butterflyharmon 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
NOT prednisone but......... PREDNISOLONE 15 mg/5 ml soln and yes this is a script.
2007-02-14 00:53:10 · update #1
My seven-year-old has had asthma since she was a baby. Even as a baby and toddler the doctor's have given her prenisolone and albuterol when she was very wheezy. The prednisolone is the best thing for them to help open the lungs. I am sure that the doctor did the right thing. Children die of overdoses mostly at the mistakes of their parents giving them more than prescribed or accidently getting in to the medications, but these meds that they gave your daughter are commonly prescribed to asthmatic children. As long as you use it according to the prescription she will be okay. I know how much you worry as a parent, but trust that the pharmacist rechecks and confirms that the prescription is right for her age. Also maybe consider putting a cool mist humidifier in her room if you don't already have one.
2007-02-15 07:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
prednisolone is similar to prednisone...people who have nerver had to use it for kids might not know that... it seesm like 5 ml woudl about the right dose for a 2o month old. my daighter was on 6 ml when she was 18 months old when she had RSV. I would call the pharmacy to be sure. It should just be 5 ml once a day.
Good Luck. Hope she feels better.
2007-02-14 00:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prednisolone in high doses is often prescribed for acute inflammatory conditions like asthma, but almost always for a relatively short interval, then the dosage is tapered. But there are other dosing regimens. The people who suggested you call the ER to clarify the dosing instructions are right. If you can't get a satisfactory answer then, ask your pharmacist.
Be sure to make arrangements for follow-up care and secure a regular pediatrician or family physician for your child.
2007-02-14 07:57:24 · answer #3 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The prednisilone is to try and calm down her reaction. Im sure it's not an overdose. I take 12 mg/day and up to 50 mg when required. Prednisilone has less side effects than prednisone
2007-02-14 00:52:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your child have asthma? You should call the hospital and talk to the charge nurse. AND, call the pharmacy and tell the pharmacists your concerns and how old your child is and the meds and dosage. Ask about taking these meds in combination, what are the side effects and maybe the pharmacists can recomend a website ( maybe the drug manufacturer) that you can read about it. Try doing a search on these meds and see what you come up with.
2007-02-14 01:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prednisolone For Toddlers
2016-12-28 06:28:06 · answer #6 · answered by melvina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prednisolone For Kids
2016-10-04 01:27:18 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was little we had one of those totally 70's vans with carpet and drapes... We used to take road trips and I remember my dad asking me to bring him up beers from the back cooler as he was driving, with little kids in the car and staying up for over 48 hours on end to get where we were going on time! Nice! Really nice!
2016-03-29 06:05:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pharmacist is an expert about this issue. Call and tell him your concerns. He can look up the correct dosing for your daughter and alert the doctor if the Rx has been written incorrectly.
2007-02-14 01:07:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I answered your question earlier and for some reason, its not showing up. Call the pharmacist and tell them what you just said in your question. They will be able to tell you if the medication is correct or not.
2007-02-14 00:52:55 · answer #10 · answered by pebbles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋