Acetaminophen is found in a variety of over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers, and comes in a variety of forms.
Courtesy | An adult person should not take more than three thousand milligrams of paracetamol per day
Excessive consumption of paracetamol, a drug that has been recommended to treat covid-19, is one of the most common poisonings, since the population usually considers it to be a very safe drug, warned the United States National Library of Medicine.
“Paracetamol is an analgesic. Acetaminophen overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
Even paracetamol can be fatal if taken in large doses, detailed the government agency, therefore, it is important to contact the emergency services in case of suffering from poisoning of this type.
Paracetamol is found in a variety of pain relievers, either over-the-counter or prescription, in addition, there are several presentations in which it can be found: tablets, drops, syrup and suppositories.
Paracetamol consumption limit
An adult person should not take more than three thousand milligrams of paracetamol per day. In the case of people over 65 years of age, the dose should be lower.
What dose might cause poisoning?
Taking more than seven thousand milligrams or more of acetaminophen can cause a severe overdose. If you have kidney or liver disease, it is important to mention it to the health personnel who recommend it.
Symptoms of poisoning
People who take too much acetaminophen may experience one or more of the following symptoms: Abdominal pain, upset stomach Loss of appetite Diarrhea Irritability Nausea, vomiting Sweating Coma Convulsions Yellowing of the skin.
Symptoms may not occur for up to 12 hours or more following taking the drug, the National Library of Medicine noted.
What can happen following poisoning?
If the patient receives treatment within eight hours of the overdose, there is a very good chance of recovery. However, without prompt treatment, a very large dose of acetaminophen can lead to liver failure and death a few days later.
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