Patient's question:
Shifusu Children's 3 weeks and 6 days took it 3 times, taking 1 pill each time, took one extra dose. Will this result in excessive dosage and have an impact on the child's health? My son, who is 3 weeks and 6 days old, has a fever that is not very severe, but he has a runny nose and cough. The doctor prescribed 5 medications, one of which is Shifusu, and the other several are to be taken 3 times a day. I didn't see clearly, but Shifusu was also taken 3 times, with 1 pill each time, and taken for two consecutive days!Previous treatment history and effectiveness: During those two days of taking the medication, there was some nausea and vomiting (diarrhea), which happened two days ago. Now his runny nose and cough have improved quite a bit. What assistance is needed: After this, it was discovered that this medication is an antibiotic. Taking this dosage excessively and in large amounts could interfere with or harm the child's body?
Doctor's answer:
Sufuse is cefixime. For children, the dosage is 1.5-3 mg/kg (body weight) per time, twice a day. For severe cases, the oral dose can be increased to 6 mg/kg per time, twice a day. Therefore, its safety range is quite broad. Based on your description, it is absolutely harmless to the baby at the moment. It is recommended that you give your baby more warm water to enhance metabolism. In the future, when taking medication, pay attention to following the doctor's advice or the instructions.