But before you tell me to get off here and call an ambulance - it's OK - I've just come off the phone to NHS Direct/ the National Poisons Unit and they have assured me it will all be OK.
I can't believe I did this, and was in floods of tears when I realised at lunchtime. Basically, took DS1 (7) to the GP this morning as he has had cold/ then rasping cough for over a week now. As I suspected he has an infection (crackley lung) so was given liquid antibiotic.
Came home and gave him the first dose 3 x 5ml spoons. At lunchtime, I got the bottle out again and realised it said "5mls THREE times a day" and not 3x5mls THREE times a day". I can't explain how I misread it this morning? I can only think that because I'm full of cold myself, my brain was addled.
I genuinely thought I was going to be sick with shock and fear.
Anyway, in praise of NHS Direct they got back to me almost immediately with someone from the Toxins Unit and confirmed that there is no need to panic, we just shouldn't give him anymore today.
What can I say, other than, please, please ALWAYS READ THE LABEL carefully when giving your kids medicine
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oh SH*T - we have given DS TRIPLE his medicine by accident.....!
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Legacy · 02/03/2007 14:04
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