Question
My child was given Ai Xiang due to a runny nose, but I didn’t pay attention to the dosage and gave her 2.4ml. The instructions said that for 18-year-olds, the recommended dosage is 1.2ml per time. Previous treatment and effects: The baby had symptoms of coughing and a runny nose before taking Ai Xiang, which improved the symptoms. However, this time, after the overdose, the symptoms seem to have worsened.
Answer
The main ingredients of Ai Xiang are 7.5mg of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride per 0.8ml; 2.5mg of dextromethorphan hydrobromide per 0.8ml. The former is a vasoconstrictor, and the latter is a central nervous system cough suppressant. Overdosing can lead to respiratory depression. However, the medication’s instructions generally refer to rescue doses, which are usually significantly different from the safe dose, so you haven’t reached a toxic level yet, and there’s generally no major concern. It is recommended to give the child more water to speed up the excretion of the medication, closely monitor the child’s condition, and seek medical attention promptly if any abnormalities occur.