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Overdose Of Paracetamol, 10 Pills Of P750, 10 Pills Of Dolo 650. Fatal Effects ?

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Posted on Wed, 23 May 2012
Question: Would Over dose of 7.5 grams/day (Paracetamol) would be fatal if repeated for two days? Dear Doctor,My friend has consumed 10 pills of P750 (a Paracetamol medi.) three days ago & again today he has consumed Dolo 650mg X 10pills. This was intentional to get attention of his Step mom & Dad. Would this cause any fatal effect to him?? He is alright as of now. But is sleeping a lot.
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Answered by Dr. Mitaly (12 minutes later)
Hi,

Thanks for posting your query

Paracetamol overdose can cause serious toxicity and can range from nausea, vomitting, abdominal pain to liver damage and coma. Usually the symptoms are not present for the first 24 hours but the effects on the liver may start showing up gradually.

Since he has again consumed Dolo which is a Paracetamol preparation only he may have adverse effects after sometime. The symptoms might show up after 2 to 3 days.

Consider taking him to ER so that antidote can be given to combat the various adverse effects and also he would be under observation and can get the treatment accordingly.

Hope this answers your query. In case of any doubts, I am available for follow ups.
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Overdose Of Paracetamol, 10 Pills Of P750, 10 Pills Of Dolo 650. Fatal Effects ?

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query

Paracetamol overdose can cause serious toxicity and can range from nausea, vomitting, abdominal pain to liver damage and coma. Usually the symptoms are not present for the first 24 hours but the effects on the liver may start showing up gradually.

Since he has again consumed Dolo which is a Paracetamol preparation only he may have adverse effects after sometime. The symptoms might show up after 2 to 3 days.

Consider taking him to ER so that antidote can be given to combat the various adverse effects and also he would be under observation and can get the treatment accordingly.

Hope this answers your query. In case of any doubts, I am available for follow ups.