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Child took medicine

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Respiratory depression
Seizure

Quick summary

Call poison line now. Bring bottle. No vomiting unless told. Watch breathing.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call poison control or 112 immediately
Step 2: Bring exact bottle and amount if known
Step 3: Do not induce vomiting unless told
Step 4: Watch breathing and consciousness
Step 5: Do not give milk or food unless advised

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT wait for symptoms before calling.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use salt water vomit folk remedy.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call with drug photo label — ingestion time minutes ago.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 if breathing slow or unconscious.

When Professional Care Is Needed

Any unknown quantity or adult medication in child needs professional guidance immediately.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hospital if advised or any altered mental status.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Iron, opioids, hypoglycemics — high risk small doses.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Follow poison center dosing guidance — do not guess antidotes.

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