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MIL gave 2.9 yo DS Benalyn - 2.5mls - should I be worried?

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RoRoMommy · 26/10/2009 21:22

He has a terrible cough. She didn't know about the warnings and we still had a bottle on the shelf. Should we be worried?

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RoRoMommy · 26/10/2009 21:30

Okay I meant Benylin - and I am really freaking out - do I need to stay by him all night? Do we need to go to A&E??

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missmapp · 26/10/2009 21:34

Im sure he will be fine, those cough medicines were only withdrawn because of the dangers of giving too much, so 2.5ml is fine. Dont worry, but phone NHS direct for reassurance

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frasersmummy · 26/10/2009 21:36

Was it children's benilyn??

I ddint know there was a problem with it .. I still have a bottle and used it just last week (a few times)

ds 4.5 is just fine

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Tommy · 26/10/2009 21:36

is it children's Benylin? If so. what are you worried about?

If it is adult's Benylin, I wouldn't worry too much - 2.5 mls is a very little amount

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RoRoMommy · 26/10/2009 21:41

Yes, it was children's - calming down now. Sorry, it was just such a shock because I didn't even know we still had it!

He seems fine - completely fast asleep! Thanks everyone.