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2023-01-03 00:06:34
What would happen if a 14 year old took 8 500mg paracetamol at once? I was having bad cramps so I took 8 paracetamol at once, is this bad?
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Healthy evening ma’am, It is not good, so plz consult your physician .

Answered2023-01-03 12:02:34

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Hi Normally for any medical condition the physician according to age and weight will recommend paracetamol dose normally 500,mg, 650mg or max 1 g is recommended at one time. Too much paracetamol is harmful to entire system esp liver, kidneys. Pls consult a physician to check your parameters and condition. Take care.

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There is particular range for every child kindly take only bu discussion with doctor. If the weight is more in that case this dosage ok

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Please consult a doctor Immediately.

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It is bad in pain 1 paracetamol is enough, now please consult your physician

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Hi, Consult Physician for the concern at your earliest.
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Yes it's not good to take so much paracetamol at a time. Pls consult a general physician.

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