Laynie Hasan Uncovers Medical Oversight After Infant Receives 10X the Recommended Dose of Acid Reflux Medication
Laynie Hasan Uncovers Medical Oversight After Infant Receives 10X the Recommended Dose of Acid Reflux Medication
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Jun 14, 2025
Nationwide (USANews) In a shocking revelation that highlights the critical importance of medical checks and balances, Laynie Hasan, a social media influencer, shared her heartbreaking experience when she discovered that her infant son had been overdosed with ten times the recommended dose of Pepcid (famotidine) for weeks. The overdose, which could have led to severe health consequences, was the result of a decimal point mistake made by her pediatrician and overlooked by two pharmacists. The startling story, shared in a viral TikTok video, has raised significant concerns about pediatric medication safety and the role of healthcare professionals in preventing errors.
The story began innocently when Laynie Hasan, a new mother, was filling a prescription for her two-month-old son to treat his acid reflux. The prescribed dose was 2.5 mL of Pepcid twice a day, which she administered without question, as it was exactly what was written in the prescription. However, her concerns arose when a fellow mother in an online Facebook group mentioned that her infant’s dose was significantly smaller — 0.25 mL once a day.
“Someone in the comments was like, ‘Wait, that sounds like a lot. My baby gets 0.25mL once a day,’” Hasan explained in the viral video. “That’s when alarm bells started going off.”
Upon further investigation, it became clear that the dosage provided to her baby was an adult dose — a far cry from the small amounts recommended for infants. According to experts, the typical dosage for an infant weighing 12 pounds is approximately 0.25 mL to 0.5 mL, depending on the baby’s specific medical needs. Instead, her baby was being given 2.5 mL — ten times the appropriate amount, twice a day.
“The dosage mistake was due to a misplaced decimal point in the original prescription,” Hasan said. “That one little dot, that one simple mistake, could have had devastating consequences.”
While the mistake is alarming on its own, the situation worsened when neither the doctor who wrote the prescription nor the two pharmacists who filled it caught the error. “That’s what blows my mind,” Hasan continued. “Two pharmacists checked the prescription — and neither of them flagged the dangerous mistake. No one caught it.”
The failure to identify and address the error is a stark reminder of the potential risks inherent in the healthcare system. Medical professionals are trained to scrutinize pediatric prescriptions carefully, as infants are particularly vulnerable to medication errors. Even minor mistakes in dosage can lead to life-threatening health issues.
Dr. Karen Patel, a pediatric safety advocate, commented on the issue, emphasizing the importance of stringent safeguards. “This isn’t just a typo. This is a systemic failure,” she said. “There should have been multiple checks in place to prevent this. This child could have gone into liver failure, had seizures, or worse. We’re lucky this wasn’t a different, more dangerous drug.”
While famotidine is not typically considered a highly dangerous medication in overdose situations, it is still capable of causing gastrointestinal issues, electrolyte imbalances, and disruptions in stomach acid production when given in excessive amounts. In this case, the mother reports that her son is now healthy, but the incident has deeply shaken her.
“I feel sick thinking about what could’ve gone wrong,” Hasan admitted in her video. “I trusted the professionals. I followed every instruction. And I was overdosing my baby every single day.”
The incident has prompted questions about the robustness of the medical and pharmacy system in preventing such errors. Despite the presence of safeguards, human error continues to play a significant role in the healthcare industry. Medical errors are one of the leading causes of death in the United States, with pediatric dosing mistakes being particularly common due to weight-based calculations and the need for precise measurements.
“This story is unfortunately not unique,” said Dr. Patel. “What makes it terrifying is that the safeguards we expect to protect us — doctors, pharmacists, even software systems — all failed.”
As for Laynie Hasan, she has since switched pediatricians and filed formal complaints with both the pharmacy and the state medical board. While she is advocating for accountability, she insists that the larger issue at hand is awareness. “This isn’t just about blame,” she explained. “It’s about awareness. Check every prescription. Double check the math. Ask questions. Even if you’re a first-time mom and you’re exhausted. Especially then.”
In her video, Hasan underscores the importance of speaking up and asking questions, no matter how trivial they may seem. “If you’re a parent,” she advises, “always ask your pharmacist to confirm the correct dosage based on your child’s weight. And never be afraid to speak up.”
Her message has resonated with many parents, some of whom have shared their own experiences with medication errors. As one commenter on her TikTok video poignantly remarked, “This is why moms are the real heroes. She saved her baby’s life — because she asked a question in a Facebook group.”
Hasan’s story is a reminder of the crucial need for vigilance and communication in healthcare, especially when it comes to the delicate matter of pediatric medication. As she reflects on the incident, she hopes that others will learn from her experience and be more proactive in their own healthcare interactions.
“If one person checks their prescription more carefully after hearing this, then that’s a victory,” she concluded.
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