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Which is the maximum safe time period before which N-acetylcysteine should be given after paracetamol overdose (like 30 gram)?

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It should be start as soon as possible. ...  Read More

I had a fever yesterday. It was not going down from 101. I took 4 tablets of paracetamol 500 mg in the whole day. Did I overdose ? What can I do now to counter the effects.

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I overdose on paracetamol will i die because my eyes are yellow the internet says that acute liver failure will come really will i die???

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A male person of weight 70 kg,height 5'4", has overdosed himself with 56 gram of paracetamol. N-acetyl cysteine has been started nearly 36 hours after overdose. what is the chance of his survival? a detailed answer will be helpful, doc!

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I overdosed on paracetamol on the 24th of December (6 days ago) and since then I've had a pain in my abdomen that keeps getting worse. I've had tremors in my hands, there's yellow spots in my eyes, it hurts to walk sometimes and especially touch my abdomen. I feel nauseous a lot and I don't know if I really damaged my insides or not. It's not the f

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My son was admitted in hospital due to vomiting and dehydration after eating outside food, but was accidentally given paracetamol overdose for fever. Should I go for a blood test again or what to do, please suggest. Child age: 2.8 years Weight: 12 kg Dose taken: 800 mg paracetamol Time since overdose: ~100+ hours LFT done at 18 hours: normal Curren

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Usual toxic dose for paracetamol poisoning is >150mg/kg and half life of paracetamol is around 4hrs. Since he has taken around 65mg/kg and it’s been 100hrs and he is asymptomatic with normal liver enz ...  Read More

Given overdose of paracetamol pediatrics oral suspension drops of 150 mg/ml to 2 month old and approx 4 kg baby by mistake. Its almost 20 hrs and baby is sleeping. She is waking up only for milk and then after having milk again she is sleeping. Is it a cause of concern or normal. Is she feeling sleepy bcz of overdose. Will it cause any harm.

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Greetings how many dose was given any vomiting or irritable cry if no,, no need to worry ...  Read More

Overdose of 10 paracetamol 650mg . What are its harms and how we can cure this.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Why would you take 10 tablets of paracetamol at the same time? You need to drink plenty of fluids. Consult a MD consultant physician in person for furth ...  Read More

Given 1 overdose of paracetamol pediatrics oral suspension drops of 150 mg/ml to 2 month old and approx 4 kg baby by mistake. Its 28 hrs now and baby slept for 20-22 hrs. She is waking up only for milk and then after having milk again she is sleeping. She did one vomiting also. Is it a cause of concern or normal. Is she feeling sleepy bcz of overdo

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Please consult nearby paediatrician to ensure child is well ...  Read More

A friend of mine, of 23 years of age, weight 67 kg, height 5'5", have consumed 108 g of paracetamol in a day, and then, again 80 g of paracetamol on the subsequent day in an attempt to commit suicide. He has been taken to the hospital nearly 30 hours after the first overdose. Can he be revived? We, his family and friends, are tensed. Please, reply

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Kindly wait patiently it takes a while before the overdose reaction begins but he needs to have the excess paracetamol pumped from his stomach and then the side effects and problems of overdose has to ...  Read More

My friend took 8 paracetamol last night at empty stomach and has 3 chapathis later. Today afternoon she again took 10 paracetamol 500 mg . She felt nauseous and dizzy after sometime she was ok . She ate one bun round 6pm and vomitted it . Will she get better if she sleeps ?

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Your friend took a large amount of paracetamol within about a day, and that can affect the liver even before any symptoms show up. ...  Read More

I went to the physio today for back pain and having had treatment the pain was too much and since I felt slightly feverish I took 2 tablets of 500mg of paracetamol at around 18:30pm. The physio has given me a muscle relaxant as well which contains 325mg of paracetamol which I have taken at around 21:00pm. Is this something to worry about as I have

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I have taken overdose of risperdone and cozac for my ocd now I am feeling pain in my head and in my heart is this because of overdose of medicines and what should I do now

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Hi.. yes please visit a physician nearby ...  Read More

I get headache once in 2 weeks mostly after taking headbath or after applying hair oil and i take dolo 650 for it. Does it have any side effects? Is taking dolo 650 once in 2 weeks safe? I heard paracetamol overdose can affect liver, is this considered overdose or overuse? If there is any other medicine better than dolo 650, please do suggest. Tha

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My husband mistakenly given 7 ml of paracetamol contains 100 mg in 1 ml to my baby , weight 9 kgs , its been more than 24 hrs he is active not developing any symptoms , as I consult doc said paracetamol complety excrete from body after 24 hrs and if he didnt develop symptoms , nothing to danger !! Kindly tell me is the risk factor

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Most probably it won't be a problem. Maintain adequate hydration. Give plenty of fluids. If any decrease in urine output or vomiting develops consult pediatrician. ...  Read More

Dear doctor Why m i having back pain after taking paracetamol 500 MG ...why is paracetamol cause of back pain ???

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May not be back pain but gas causing back pain .. paracetamol if taken without antacids in morning can casuse NSAID induced gastritis that can cause referred pain to back ...  Read More

I have OCD . I recently had tested for vitamin d . It came around 40 . Yesterday I thought a little too much and took a vitamin d tablet of 60000iu . I am now scared of getting overdose . Is this an emergency , should I get treatment.?

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it is not emergency.no treatment required. ...  Read More

Hello doctor. My wife has by mistake taken 1150 mg paracetamol in a span of 2 hours( vikoryl 500mg paracetamol, calpol 650) Which has resulted in nausea. Is this a matter of concern? Nausea has extended to second day also. Please advise.

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That ll subside timely Take medicine for nausea and vomiting ...  Read More

Hello doctors, my baby is 2.5 months her weight is 4.900kg, Monday morning she is vaccinated,doctor give for fever paracetamol ip 100 mg,today morning she had fever by mistaken I give her 0.8ml paracetamol drop doctor suggest only 10drops ,my baby vomiting 2 times in small amount,after morning till 9 hours I am not give her paracetamol, please give

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It is for 5.3kg baby so not that high ...  Read More

Hello doctor...I want to know after eating blackberry...can I eat paracetamol? After how much time I can eat paracetamol... because I hv taken after 15 min

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You can take . No issues. Give half an hour between. ...  Read More

I have taken 2 dolo medicines in span of 8 hours ? Will that cause paracetamol toxicity I am scared. I am having fever.

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Don't worry ...  Read More

Can I take paracetamol tablet after drinking ors I mean after one hour of drinking ors. And night I didn't had any food except ors

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Can take if considered for once ...  Read More

I wanted to know Does paracetamol affect STD test and HBsag test ? Or it is okay to test after taking paracetamol ?

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I am 32 year old lactating mother. I had throat infection with mild fever and body pain. I had gone to nearest hospital and they gave paracetamol infusion to me (around 9pm) and prescribed maliden 600 and cefixime 200 with pan 40 tablets for 3 days. As soon as I got home I had milk and took the tablets.. Will it cause any paracetamol overdose ? I

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Hi dear I don't know where u went but u have been over treated there is no need to get a paracetamol infusion for mild fever and also cefixime is not required. Please consult and give all details so ...  Read More

What's the side effect of overdose of thyrogrit medicine? Is it harmful? Please reply .. Thanks in advance

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Respected Doctor, I had fever on 25th September and I took Dolo650 MG 4 times in 24 hours also I was took Nicip plus 3 times with cefixime 200 MG . Then I realised Nicip plus has paracetamol and I stopped taking it . On 27th I was feeling bloating and dizziness for half hour after that nothing I'm better now but pain in body and tiredness sleepy

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I overdosed on paracetamol 2 days back i took 7 1g tab 10 650g 2 botles of 500mg syrup yesterday i felt fine today my eyes are somewhat yellow what can i do

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My friend took 23 paracetamol 650 mg this morning, and now she is sick, does she need to be hospitalised immediately, what are the treatment options and what should we do next?

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According to your query your friend could show paracetamol toxicity. You should hospitalized. ...  Read More

Mistakenly given 0.6 ml of paracetamol pediatrics oral suspension to 2 month old baby. On box its written each ml contains 150 mg. Weight is approx 4 kg. Will it cause any harm to baby. Pls suggest

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dear parents, if given single dose, nothing to worry. delay next dose. give 0.3ml only ...  Read More

Paracetamol can be taken empty stomach Now I am not going to eat anything And I had my lunch before 2 hours Can I take now paracetamol?

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Better to take after food. At least along with a glass of milk. ...  Read More

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