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What Is The Impact Of Overdose Of Paracetamol In Child?
Question: My Daughter 32 months 10.9kg just ate 5 x 120mg children's paracetamol. Is this a dangerous dose (600mg : 10 = 60mg per Kg)
Brief Answer:
Observation important.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthCareMagic. Let me assure you that paracetamol is a very safe drug and 60 mg/kg or 600 mg dose is within permissible limits. You need not worry. But still it might be advisable to keep the child in the follow up of a pediatrician so that in case any adverse effects develop, appropriate interventions can be taken without delay.
Let me additionally mention that a weight of 10.9 kg is low for a child of 32 months. Please get in touch with your pediatrician and discuss the issue. He can examine the child and evaluate if any specific interventions are required.
Observation important.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthCareMagic. Let me assure you that paracetamol is a very safe drug and 60 mg/kg or 600 mg dose is within permissible limits. You need not worry. But still it might be advisable to keep the child in the follow up of a pediatrician so that in case any adverse effects develop, appropriate interventions can be taken without delay.
Let me additionally mention that a weight of 10.9 kg is low for a child of 32 months. Please get in touch with your pediatrician and discuss the issue. He can examine the child and evaluate if any specific interventions are required.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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