What are the side effects of taking a lot of paracetamol?
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What are the side effects of taking a lot of paracetamol?
Get medical help right away if you take too much acetaminophen (overdose), even if you feel well. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sweating, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, yellowing eyes/skin, and dark urine.
What happens if you take 7 paracetamol at once?
You may feel sick, vomit or have abdominal (tummy) pain after taking too much paracetamol, but often there are no obvious symptoms at first. It is important to seek medical advice if you have a suspected paracetamol overdose, even if you feel well initially.
Can you take 4 paracetamol in 2 hours?
Each tablet of paracetamol contains 500 milligrams so this equates to two tablets four times a day with a maximum daily dose of 4 grams or eight tablets. At least four to six hours should be left between doses. You should not take more than this recommended dose.
Can I take 2000mg of paracetamol at once?
The maximum amount of paracetamol for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more paracetamol could cause damage to your liver. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, talk to your doctor before taking paracetamol and never use more than 2 grams (2000 mg) per day.
Is it OK to take 3 paracetamol?
Taking 1 or 2 extra tablets by accident is unlikely to be harmful, as long as you do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Wait at least 24 hours before taking any more paracetamol.
What happens if I take 1000mg of paracetamol?
Do not use more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of paracetamol can cause serious harm. The maximum amount of paracetamol for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more paracetamol could cause damage to your liver.
Is 3 paracetamol too much?
Adults can take a maximum of 4 doses (up to eight 500mg tablets in total) in 24 hours. Wait at least 4 hours between doses.
What happens if I take 3 paracetamol?
How many mg of paracetamol is lethal?
If untreated, an overdose of 10–15 g (20–30 tablets) can result in fatal hepatotoxicity. In the mid-1990s, there were ∼200 deaths each year in England and Wales from paracetamol alone.
