2 Tablespoons Does Not Equal 2 Teaspoons

Whoa! My codeine cough syrup says take 2 teaspoons every 6 hours as needed. I misread the label and took 2 tablespoons instead. One tablespoon equals three teaspoons. So in effect, I took 6 teaspoons of the cough syrup in one gulp, and that’s the maximum dosage for an entire day.

Called the Poison Control Center as directed in the instructions for overdose. The technician said that’s a lot to take at once but is possible if you’re healthy and don’t have any medical problems. He told me to eat something since the medication is hard on the digestive system and the food would help.

Anyway I knocked out and woke up okay but with a massive headache. I think I’ll pass on taking this medication anymore.