How to treat accidental ingestion of 15 ml of dextromethorphan syrup

Patient's question:

7-year-old child accidentally ingested. 15 ml of dextromethorphan syrup. There was a past medical history and outcome: no matter what kind of help: explain my question

Doctor's answer:

Your child accidentally taking these should not be a cause for excessive concern. Give him more water to speed up the elimination of the drug. If there are any discomforts, seek medical treatment promptly. Adverse reactions include: dizziness, headache, anorexia, irritability, belching, appetite loss, constipation, nausea, skin allergies, etc., but they do not interfere with the efficacy. These reactions can disappear on their own after discontinuation of the drug. Overdose may lead to confusion, bronchospasm, and respiratory depression.

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