Help please. Calpol overdose

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My daughter is 15 and I accidentally gave her (just) over twice the dosage of Calpol for her age (used a baking measure tablespoon instead of teaspoon like an idiot and after she had it she said um isn't that the wrong spoon). I'm waiting for clinician callback from 111 now. I feel like such a moron. Has this happened to anyone and what happens now please. She seems fine and didn't have any of the symptoms from the list they (111) asked me.

15? She’ll be fine. Just don’t give any more and always use a proper measuring spoon from now on.

From your title, I thought you meant a toddler swigging a whole bottle! She’ll be fine.

Ok, so ignoring the fact a 15 year old is taking calpol. How much did you give her? Check that against an adult dose of paracetamol.

I think it’s fine as they would calculate the total amount allowed in a 24 hr period against what you have given her in the 24hr period. If you have double dosed once and that’s all she’s had, I don’t believe it’s an issue. Speaking as someone who has done this also.
Has your dd had more than the reccomended amount in the last 24hrs??

I think it’s fine as they would calculate the total amount allowed in a 24 hr period against what you have given her in the 24hr period. If you have double dosed once and that’s all she’s had, I don’t believe it’s an issue. Speaking as someone who has done this also.
Has your dd had more than the reccomended amount in the last 24hrs??

Do you mean actually 15, not 15 months? I'm sure she will be absolutely fine and hopefully 111 will be able to reassure you. It might be worth switching to giving her paracetamol tablets in future, which would avoid this happening again.

She’ll be fine

An adult dose of paracetamol is 2x 500mg tablets. So she’s had a normal dose for her age.

15 years? Or months? 🤔 If it's 15 years I'm sure she will survive 🙄🙄

Why on earth is your DD at 15 taking Calpol

Maybe it's a typo but a 15 year old isn't going to be harm from a tablespoon of calpol

I don't think you'll find anyone else who's done the same but I'm pretty sure everyone will tell you there's nothing to worry about

I'm surprised she didn't register such a big spoonful.

So how many ml did you actually give? Guessing its the 6+ calpol?

My four year old grandson drank quite a bit from the bottle one evening, and his parents raced to A and E. He was absolutely fine. But they never forget that night - him coming downstairs and announcing proudly "I'm going to be better now 'cos I just drunk lots of medicine! "

Not to scare you further, but a tablespoon is three times the size of a teaspoon.

How much of what product have you actually given her?
When did she last have paracetamol?
Dont give her any more - definitely skip the next dose, and possibly the one following that if you have really given her tablespoons of the stuff.

At 15 years, I don’t get involved in giving medication other than making a suggestion but maximum paracetamol dose per Kg of body weight is much higher than is listed on the calpol bottle.

Wtf

Liquid calpol? Does she struggle to take tablets? Have you tried those meltlet things? They are tablets so easier to ensure right dose.

She'll be fine. A bit extra Calpol at 15 years old is not life threatening.

For adults and over 16s the box says 10-20ml as the dosage. She had about 32ml.

Hemlock no she hasn't taken too much in a 24 hour period.

Thank you everyone, embarrassed and lesson learnt. Never did a dumb thing like this when they were young so I guess this had to happen somehow.

@SweatyYetti

Why on earth is your DD at 15 taking Calpol

If you read the box of 6+ Calpol it does give a dose for adults. Many older children or adults can’t swallow pills so use liquid paracetamol. It’s not just for small children.

Months or years?

Calpol at 15?! Normal, adult paracetamol can be taken from 12 if my mum had tried giving me calpol at 15 I’d have laughed in her face!

I’m sure she’ll be fine!

How on earth did you fit a tablespoon in her mouth without that seeming wierd to all concerned?. If she is 15 I'm sure she'll be fine, unless she's had a shit tonne of paracetamol in the last 24hrs.

Lots of people struggle with tablets - it's not that unusual to take Calpol or own-brand liquid paracetamol as an adult or teen.

I'm guessing that the OP used a measuring tablespoon rather than a literal tablespoon, the latter would indeed be weird to put in your mouth, but a measuring tablespoon is deeper and not as wide.

People being ridiculous about a 15 year old calpol. There’s lots of reasons that a teenager or adult might need/prefer liquid paracetamol.

Hope she is ok op sure she will be.

Who cares if she takes calpol at 15. Its not hurting anyone and probably easier than swallowing a tablet. No sure why all the judgemental comments. Calpol and paracetamol are the same thing. It really doesn't matter what one she prefers.