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482526 tn?1208452584

medecine

ok so my kid has a fever and i gave him some advil its been working ok but this las time he threw up like five minutes after taking the advil i think all of the medecine was thrown up and i dont know if i should give him more now or wait till he's next doze
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377493 tn?1356502149
I have had this happen.  I tend to err on the side of caution.  Not knowing how much was digested vs. how much was thrown up, I like to wait until the next dose can be safely given according to directions.  I worry about overdosing.
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1664454 tn?1304234801
yes i would give him more not a full dose just a half just in case.
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