accidentally gave dd (4) too much calpol!!!!

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DH gave her 10 ml as on bottle. I was out and didn't realise so one hour later I've given her another 10 ml. She hasn't had anymore earlier in the day.
We're keeping her awake and getting her to drink lots of water and eat toast at the moment.
Any experiences?! Please?!

Ok, deep breath, she will be fine

My DD drank a nearly full bottle at 3yo (DS could open them!) took her to A&E in a panic, and they said no more for 48 hours but she would be fine

It was a shock to hear it, I was imagining stomach pumping, or counteractive meds or something!

Anyway, give 111 a call if you want some professional advice but thats my experience

Phone out of hours, she needs checking out

Should be fine if she hasn't gone over the daily limit. The limits are set well within safe levels anyway, so she should be absolutely fine.

If you're worried, call the out of hours doctor for reassurance, or contact an all-night pharmacy.

Agree phone out of hours

Firstly don't panic. There's a huge safety margin on infant pain killers.

But paracetamol isn't a drug to mess around with. Ring NHS 111 for advice (have your DD's weight to hand).

Contact NHS24 to ask advice or ring a pharmacist. Best to check but imagine there is some leeway on doseages particularly if she hasn't had any calpol in the previous 24 hrs. We have a notebook for medicine giving in our house as we're afraid we'd double dose.

I would call 111 for advice, maybe weigh her as well so you can give that information.

Whilst you shouldn't panic, you should seek medical advice. Especially as it's paracetamol.

Sorry it's 111 now!

As long as she hasn't gone over the total daily amount allowed she'll be fine.

Even then, there's a fairly big margin of error.

DD also 3 drank a full bottle ... same advice ... none for 48 hours ... was fine. ....she could open it herself ...

Thanks for the quick replies. I spoke to a nurse at NHS Direct and was really reassured. She's well below the amount per kg of body weight that would be classed as an overdose. She's totally fine in herself thankfully. The fact there was a slight gap between doses was a good thing too. I'm so relieved and think we'll be implementing that medicine log by writing everything on the calendar in the kitchen from now on. Thanks again!

If this is the first dose then unless she is way below average weight you have given less than she would get in hospital, intravenously, during an operation. From memory the ward/parents were advised not to give the first oral dose (at normal dosage) for six rather than the normal 4 hrs. Calendar is fine for regular drugs but sticky label on the open bottle also works.

10ml is really not a major overdose. It's really actually quite minor. She will be perfectly fine. Please don't worry.

Sticky label- fantastic idea! Thanks!
Thanks again for the advice and reassurance.

Please help! I accidentally gave my 2 year old 500mg of paracetamol instead of 250! Got mixed up was supposed to give my 4 year old the larger dose! We are all isolating because of covid so couldn't leave the house to get more calpol and I messed it all up! I've made her throw up but I'm panicking now please any advice?!

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Call 111