Paracetamol is a very popular and safe antipyretic, but an overdose of this drug is also sometimes happens. Therefore, many people are wondering what will happen if you drink 10 paracetamol tablets or even more. Any drug overdose becomes toxic and can bring irreparable harm to the body.
Poisoning by drugs among children and adults is a serious problem. Therefore it is very important to carefully study the instructions before taking the drug, as well as to keep medicines out of the reach of children.
paracetamol overdose in adults
Severe consequences has exceeded the permissible dose of the drug in adults. The daily dose for adults is 3.4 gWhile for one time can not be taken more than 1.5 g of paracetamol. Death or liver toxicity may occur at one-time receiving 140 mg per 1 kg weight. Paracetamol tablets can contain 0.2, 0.325 and 0.5 g of the active compound. Therefore, if the drink 5 paracetamol tablets containing 0.2 g of active compound for one time, then this number will not exceed the maximum allowable single dose and it is safe.
Also not to exceed the maximum allowed daily dose of medicament. If you drink 20 paracetamol tablets of 0.2 g during the day, then you do not exceed the daily dose (3-4 g) and the risk of negative consequences minimal. However, if the drink 20 tablets of 0.5 g, then there will be an overdose and intoxication symptoms:
- drowsiness;
- dizziness;
- nausea, vomiting;
- paleness of the skin and mucous membranes.
If after drinking paracetamol packs per day you have noted the emergence of the above symptoms, you should seek medical help. Also, be aware that alcohol, even in small quantities increases the toxicity of the drug.
Overdose in children
Calculate the dose for your child should be mandatory in view of its weight. If you do not calculate the dose accurately, there is a high risk that will be overdosed. Children under 3 months of dosing frequency and dose of the drug selects only the doctor. For children older single dose of 10-15 mg per 1 kg body weight. The maximum daily dose of 60 mg per 1 kg of body weight, when it is exceeded, can be marked symptoms of intoxication and side effects of the drug.
See also: Instructions for paracetamol dosage
Drink a lot of paracetamol to children, like adults, not recommended. The amount of drug intake should not be more than 4-5 times a day, the interval between doses should be at least 4 hours. At occurrence of any adverse reaction to the treatment of paracetamol a child should ask for skilled care, and whether to continue taking the medication after the doctor decides baby examination.
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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.
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