A prescription error at a local New Jersey CVS may have resulted in permanent damage to Jayden Trowbridge, an eight-month-old baby. The label on Jayden’s prescription cough medicine called for four times the appropriate dosage for a child of his age and weight. Instead of receiving the proper dosage for a 19-pound child, he was prescribed the amount a 120-pound adult would receive.
As a result, Jayden could not sleep for the four days he took the prescription cough medicine. His mother describes him as being jittery, anxious, crying, and whining, which are all uncharacteristic of the typically laid back baby.
The family is currently looking to CVS for answers. The pharmacy’s label instructed Jayden to take one full teaspoon every 12 hours, even though the doctor’s prescription called for the correct dosage, ¼ teaspoon every 12 hours.
Jayden’s family is still worried about the long-term consequences of this prescription error, and they are currently uncertain whether their child has sustained any permanent damage as a result of the overdose.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of a prescription error, you may be entitled to receive compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit. It is important to consult an experienced attorney who can help you receive the compensation you deserve.
If you have been the victim of a prescription error in the New York City area, please contact the New York medical malpractice lawyers at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. today to schedule your free initial consultation.
