If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe stomach pain, coffee ground-like vomit, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, trouble breathing, extreme drowsiness, loss of...
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A study to test the long-term safety of the Daytrana patch showed that the medication is effective for girls and boys for as long as 12 months. This... Read more »
A baby with a chronic illness may need to have one or more medications, possibly for long periods of time. Often these medications are given at home... Read more »