Melissa in Australia Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Twin one was accidently dispensed the wrong dosage of medication from the pharmicist. He was dispensed adult tablets with instructions to take 3 times a day. So triple adult dose. He has been taking it for 2 weeks Today he broke out in a full body rash. We are now at the second hospital having urgent liver function tests. Please send him some positive thoughts 2 68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Melissa, I’m really hoping for the best possible outcome for him 😞 how stressful for you all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 That's terrible! I hope he's okay after all that. 😞 DS was once dispensed 10 times the dosage amount and we were told the 100ml bottle-full was what he should take for his one dose. It was odd enough that it caught my attention and he didn't take it until we confirmed. If it was in pill form I wouldn't have even questioned the strength because it's not a visible amount difference. Liquid I can see, pills are all the same size. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I hope all turns out well for him! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. I hope he recovers quickly with no long term effects. I am so sorry you and he are dealing with this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I'm so sorry! Sending positive thoughts. please update when you can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 Just found out his liver is damaged Hospital working out a treatment plan 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 That's awful! Thankfully the liver is usually really good at healing itself. I hope that's the case for him. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Wishing the best for him and for your whole family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keirin Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Praying for you - I'm so sorry that this negligence happened to your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 It is looking like we will be transferred to a children's hospital 1 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Praying! How scary for you all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I am so sorry, @Melissa in Australia. 😞 This is something no parent should have to go through. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Praying. So scary! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jessica* Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Keeping you all in my thoughts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I’m so sorry. Praying he recovers quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) We are are going to be flown to Melbourne with a full medical team The rash is apparently the most urgent thing. I am now scared for him. Hard to not cry Edited July 6, 2023 by Melissa in Australia 53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Best of luck, Melissa ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Lots of prayers and love to you and twin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Praying for twin one and for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Lots of prayers for you both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcrook Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) I am so sorry to hear this. Praying he'll get that the doctors will find an effective treatment. Edited July 6, 2023 by ddcrook Weird typos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGal Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Oh, no. Prayers for you and your son, Melissa. 💕 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 (((Melissa))) warm wishes here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazelAnne Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Praying for him, and you too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Thinking of you. I’m glad he’s in good care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Sending lots of good thoughts and love. It sounds like he’s getting good treatment now. I’ll be watching this thread through the day; please keep us updated as you have time and energy. (((Hugs))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleowl Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Praying for him, and for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Thinking of you. You’ll both be in my heart all day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Oh my goodness! Sending positive thoughts your way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Melissa in Australia said: We are are going to be flown to Melbourne with a full medical team The rash is apparently the most urgent thing. I am now scared for him. Hard to not cry Are they letting you on the plane or chopper? I hope you can be with him. I hope they get things under control quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I'm praying for him and you, and sending thoughts of peace and calm. I know those are hard to come by right now. I'm so very sorry you all are having to go through this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Praying for him here as well; do update when you are able to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Praying for all of you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Thinking of you all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kela Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I'm so sorry. How awful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longtime Lurker Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) I am so sorry! Praying that he gets great care and that he is not scared. ETA: I am so glad you can be with him. I also have a son with special needs. Edited July 6, 2023 by Longtime Lurker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 This so heartbreaking. Praying everything will be ok. Please keep us posted. I am so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: We are are going to be flown to Melbourne with a full medical team The rash is apparently the most urgent thing. I am now scared for him. Hard to not cry sending hugs. I'm so sorry and hope he gets good care and this resolves quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Melissa, I am so sorry! Thinking of your family in this time. 💓 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 So sorry this happened. Prayers and positive thoughts to you all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I am so sorry. I hope his liver recovers fully and quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I am praying. I'm so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 So sorry for him and for you. Praying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: Twin one was accidently dispensed the wrong dosage of medication from the pharmicist. He was dispensed adult tablets with instructions to take 3 times a day. So triple adult dose. He has been taking it for 2 weeks Today he broke out in a full body rash. We are now at the second hospital having urgent liver function tests. Please send him some positive thoughts I'm so sorry. Prayers for a full recovery and no permanent damage. Pharmacy software is such a big deal (the software! as a last resort should have flagged that it was 3x the adult dose, even had it been for an adult patient.), and the pharmacist is supposed to be supervising the techs, and should have caught it. I hope the hospital where the error occurred takes it very seriously. after what happened with dsil last winter (2dd is a hospital pharmacist and caught a similar error that led to another pharmacist being asked to resign and the tech being retrained. the child was recovering, but will still need to be followed.), I've become more aware of how critical good pharmacy software is. but it's spendy and hospital systems would usually rather spend money on things that are showy and will impress potential patients. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 So scary! I'm even more impressed with my local pharmacy, where there is a consult with an actual pharmacist with any new prescription. I won't be changing pharmacies any time soon! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Adding for hope that as long as there is still good liver there, the liver is pretty good at healing itself. Very different from heart or kidneys. But still, very scary and of course sometimes the damage is too great. But it sounds like you are in the right place now for them to aggressively deal with this, and stabilize him. Hugs! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Praying for healing and recovery for your boy, and for peace and strength for you, Melissa! Anne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Oh my gosh, I am sorry. How scary that this happened. I am sending all my good thoughts your way. Keep us posted if you can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 So scary. Praying everything is ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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