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A nonprescription medication overdose occurs when more medicine is taken than is safe to take.
Signs and symptoms of a mild non-prescription medication overdose:
Flushed (red) skin on dry mouth
Stomach pain, nausea and vomiting
Ringing in the ears and hearing trouble
Signs and symptoms of a severe life-threatening non-prescription medication overdose:
Fast heart rate
Vomiting blood
Trouble having a bowel movement or not able to urinate
Hallucinations or having trouble talking clearly
You should seek immediate care or call the child’s paediatrician as soon as you see one of these symptoms.
Dr. Kamal Saad
Paediatrician
