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What Is The Impact Of Overdose Of Paracetamol In Child?

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Posted on Sat, 6 Dec 2014
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)
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (11 minutes later)
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.
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What Is The Impact Of Overdose Of Paracetamol In Child?

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.