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    May 2, 2012, 05:48 AM
    Overdose of cough medicine
    My 15 yr old mistakenly took 2 tablespoons of Prometh instead of the prescribed dose of 1 teaspoon. He weighs approx. 115lbs and is now a little dizzy, has dry mouth and nausea should I rush to hospital or is parental observation good enough?
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    May 2, 2012, 05:54 AM
    There's nothing to worry about unless he drank the WHOLE bottle.
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    May 2, 2012, 05:56 AM
    Thank you!

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