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What Are The Side Effects Of Paracetamol Overdose?
I took 15 paracetamol s last night and I just found out it can cause overdose. Ive been drinking plenty of water and vomited it. Does drinking plenty of water help? Also 11 hours have passed since the overdose. I also dont want to go to the hospital, we dont have money for it.
I can understand your concern. You did very well by drinking water and vomiting. This has helped your body a lot. Paracetamol overdose can damage your liver, and except malaise and right abdominal pain in most of cases,sometimes it can be asymptomatic. You will need to do some liver exams to asses the true damage. But judging from the amount of paracetamol ingested, and the fact that you have vomited some of it and drunk a lot of water, I believe that you will be fine. Please, try to stay hydrated in the days to come, and don't use paracetamol for some time. Ibuprofen can work fine as an analgesic for you.
Wish you health, and I hope I helped you understand your condition and alleviate your worries. Bests, Manoku Eni, M.D.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Paracetamol Overdose?
Dear patient, I can understand your concern. You did very well by drinking water and vomiting. This has helped your body a lot. Paracetamol overdose can damage your liver, and except malaise and right abdominal pain in most of cases,sometimes it can be asymptomatic. You will need to do some liver exams to asses the true damage. But judging from the amount of paracetamol ingested, and the fact that you have vomited some of it and drunk a lot of water, I believe that you will be fine. Please, try to stay hydrated in the days to come, and don t use paracetamol for some time. Ibuprofen can work fine as an analgesic for you. Wish you health, and I hope I helped you understand your condition and alleviate your worries. Bests, Manoku Eni, M.D.