Antibiotics overdose

Home treatment:

If breathing problems exist, call the emergency number immediately. Call Poison Control for guidance if no breathing problems are occurring.

If instructed to induce emesis, proceed as follows or as otherwise instructed:

Give the usual dose of ipecac syrup: 15 milliliter (ml) or 1 TABLEspoonful for children and 30 ml (2 TABLEspoonsful) for an adult. Follow with 1/2 glass or 4 (oz.) of water for children or 8 to 12 oz. of water for adults. Repeat 1 more time in 1/2 hour if emesis has not occurred.

Before calling emergency:

Determine the following information:

• the patient's age, weight, and condition
• the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
• the time it was swallowed
• the amount swallowed
• if the medication was prescribed for the patient

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room. It may be necessary to use an ambulance.

What to expect at the emergency room:

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

• Establish and maintain an airway if needed.
• Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

If the patient experiences his or her throat swelling shut, and increasing difficulty breathing, go to an emergency room immediately. There is only a short time between when the throat starts to swell shut and death occurs.