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Took 5 Panadol 500 Mg All At Once. Does She Need Medical Attention?
Question: my daughter has taken 5 panadol they are 500mg each and she took them all at once, she is 15 and a half and is 49kg is this a lethal dose? does she need medical attention? what can i do to help her? what would some symptoms be?
Hi,
Do not worry, she will be all right.
First, look for the below mentioned symptoms, if they are present the immediately consult a doctor.
diarrhoea
stomach pain
drowsiness, dizziness or weakness
high temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or above
chills (shivering)
loss of appetite
headache
irritability
difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
producing more saliva than normal
skin rash
Secondly, if these symptoms are absent, still follow these instructions---
Give plenty of fluids.
Give any antacid syrup available over the counter.
Reassure your daughter and be on her bedside
Now, let me tell you about paracetamol poisoning , to prevent such complications in future.
In general the recommended maximum daily dose for healthy adults is 4 grams. and for child 2 gm is maximum dose. As per my clinical experience, she will not get poisoning symptoms, because her weight is 49 kg and she is under safe dosing, but still I recommend you to consult a physician after initial measures.
Hope, this answer will help you out and I am ready for future followups(if any)
Regards,
Do not worry, she will be all right.
First, look for the below mentioned symptoms, if they are present the immediately consult a doctor.
diarrhoea
stomach pain
drowsiness, dizziness or weakness
high temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or above
chills (shivering)
loss of appetite
headache
irritability
difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
producing more saliva than normal
skin rash
Secondly, if these symptoms are absent, still follow these instructions---
Give plenty of fluids.
Give any antacid syrup available over the counter.
Reassure your daughter and be on her bedside
Now, let me tell you about paracetamol poisoning , to prevent such complications in future.
In general the recommended maximum daily dose for healthy adults is 4 grams. and for child 2 gm is maximum dose. As per my clinical experience, she will not get poisoning symptoms, because her weight is 49 kg and she is under safe dosing, but still I recommend you to consult a physician after initial measures.
Hope, this answer will help you out and I am ready for future followups(if any)
Regards,
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