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Does Extra Dosed Tylenol Have Any Harmful Effects?

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Posted on Fri, 2 May 2014
Question: Hello! I am inquiring about tylenol and children. I gave an 18 month old child i watch an extra dose of liquid tylenol on accident- likely 1.5-3 hours after his mother gave him a dose of tylenol. That makes two doses within 1.5-3 hours of each other. This was done due to a communication error- i thought she had said she gave him motrin. However she had given tylenol. I gave an extra dose thinking itd help since his fever was still at 101.3. Hes had very little medicine otherwise the last few days. He has a cold- stuffy nose, body aches, fever. Is the second dose something to be overly worried about? Will he be okay since it was just a one time double dose?
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer: There is no cause for concern Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Let me reassure you one extra dose of Paracetamol /Acetaminophen(Tylenol) does not cause any harm. Tylenol is one of the safest analgesic/antipyretic. This is one of the common clinical problem I encounter in my practice and there has been no side effects. Rest be assured there is absolutely no cause for concern. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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Does Extra Dosed Tylenol Have Any Harmful Effects?

Brief Answer: There is no cause for concern Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Let me reassure you one extra dose of Paracetamol /Acetaminophen(Tylenol) does not cause any harm. Tylenol is one of the safest analgesic/antipyretic. This is one of the common clinical problem I encounter in my practice and there has been no side effects. Rest be assured there is absolutely no cause for concern. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon