First, I gave my son Robitussin (Guafenesin Syrup), and when the fever persisted an hour later, I gave him Children's Motrin. 3 hours after, in bed, he was shaking, and it was very hard to wake him up, which is unusual. Is this because of the 2 medicines I gave to him, or is it just because he has a cold? Should I be worried? Thank You
2007-12-22 16:00:23 · 5 answers · asked by Hector 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
My son is 6 years old, btw.
2007-12-22 16:06:56 · update #1
If you gave any medication, you should have waited longer than an hour before you gave him another dose of anything. You may have over dosed him i would take him to the hospital. NOW.
2007-12-22 16:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by loquitaamericana 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would call Poison Control Center and see what some of the side affects are for 2 different meds so close together might be.
1-800-222-1222
The brother of 1 RN and brother-in-law of 2 RN and brother of 1 EMT and the brother of 1 RN that works at the Poison Control Center.
2007-12-22 16:16:30 · answer #2 · answered by Pommac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There shouldn't be any problem combining those two meds. How old is he? Are you sure you gave him the right dosage? Does he have a fever? That could be why he is shaking if the Motrin is wearing off. I would call the doctor and ask to talk with a nurse or you can call a pharmacist to see if you gave the correct dosage.
2007-12-22 16:05:34 · answer #3 · answered by Nicole K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your baby is less than 6 months old do not give her ibuprofen (Children's Motrin) unless your physician has told you to. I have the Professional Dosage Chart given to me by the doctor in ER when we had our daughter in for hallucinating, listlessness, and 104.7 fever. In children who are 6-11 months and weigh 13-17 pounds the correct dosage is 1/4 teaspoon for fever under 102.5 F and 1/2 teaspoon for fever over 102.5 F. For babies 12-23 months who weigh 18-23 pounds the dosage is 1/2 teaspoon for fever under 102.5 and 1 teaspoon for fever over 102.5. Dosage can be given every 6-8 hours. Infant Tylenol drops are not the same concentration as Children's Motrin.
2016-05-26 00:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh no girl you should of stuck with one of the cough medicine cause the different percentage of the alcohol... next time when you know your gonna mix it use a little water so it could be less of alcohol.. hope he feels better and and you could of over dose him too cause of the different percentage of alcohol...
2007-12-22 17:16:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋