Patient's question:
My baby is 2 years old and weighs 13 kg. They ate three packs of prescribed cephalexin at once, and then seemed uncomfortable and fell asleep. Will this be a problem?Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Pneumonia.
What kind of help is needed: How will taking too much medication cause problems? Please explain quickly. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
The three regulations are equivalent to one day's use. Eating once is a bit much, and the baby's liver and kidney functions are not yet fully developed, which makes me a bit concerned. However, major side effects are still rare.1. It is recommended to give the baby more water to help the medicine be excreted more quickly and reduce potential side effects.
2. Carefully observe the baby to see if there are any unusual discomforts. Since the baby is asleep, let it rest for now. There is no need to worry excessively.
3. If you are still not reassured, you can check the baby's urine and other symptoms.
Doctor's inquiry: Hello, did the baby have a high fever before taking the medicine? Are there any other discomforts?