depends how much.... anything up to about 12 tablets in a day nothing will happen, from 12-20 you'd probly feel sick and maybe have a headache and feel dizzy. over 20 tablets for a small to average size person and you are getting toward toxic levels. severe paracetamol overdose can cause liver failure if not treated within the first 12-24 hours.
This is imperative. There is a small window of opportunity to counteract the effects of the paracetamol. Usually after around 12 hours since the overdose has been taken, there is little help you can receive. The overdose would have damaged your liver SEVERELY.
Once at the hospital you will be asked to wait until the paracetamol has fully entered your bloodstream (then the medical staff can determine the severity of the dose). From there you will not be discharged until the paracetamol has been removed or neutralized from your system.
While you are at your local hospital, it is completely normal to be vomiting. In fact, this is an ideal situation as the rest of the paracetamol is being ejected from your body. Just ensure that you drink plenty of fluids. However, do not eat or drink until you have confirmed you may do so with a nurse.
To those of you who are thinking about doing this, DO NOT. If you feel you need help with coping or you just need to talk with someone - contact your local GP. I regretted taking the long route, and trust me...it is not the easiest.
The daily recommended dose of paracetamol is 500mg-1000mg every 4 hours. Not exceeding 4g per day or the 1g in 4 hour, which ever applies first.
An overdose would be if a person were to take more than 4g in any 24 hour period.
if not treated it can lead to death, but it can take quite a few days for that to happen and it is extreamaly painful, would die of liver damage. anywhere between 4-12 hours after u have taken the overdose the affects are irriverseable. if u feel suicidal its ok to ask for help its not a sign of weakness its a sign of strength.
Side effects from paracetamol are rare but can include
liver and kidney damage, when taken at higher-than-recommended doses.
low blood pressure
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Paracetamol rarely causes side-effects when it is taken as directed on the label,
Do not take more than 4 doses of paracetamol in any 24 hour period.
Never take more than the prescribed dose. Taking too much paracetamol can cause liver damage.
An overdose on paracetamol can be just as lethal as overdosing on any other drug. You should consult a doctor immediately, or call an ambulance if you feel faint or drowsy.
The only real side-effect with paracetamol occurs if you are hypersensitive(allergic) to paracetamol or liver and kidney damage if more than the recommended dose is taken
It kills you actually it depends how much you take
326 people die each day from paracetamol od.
i dnt think so
Yes, if too much is taken. An extreme overdose of paracetamol is an extremely unpleasant death. It affects your organs and after an extreme overdose if not seen to by a medic within a certain time there is nothing even they can do for you and it it is a very slow, painful, unpleasant death.
Total Overdose happened in 2005.
Any time one takes more paracetamol than prescribed they risk overdose. If you think you have overdosed seek medical attention right away.
If you have taken more than the prescribed dosage of paracetamol you are already at risk of overdose. If you have taken more than the suggested dosage on the packet, contact your doctor right away.
Death
you can die.
Opinion only:Parvolex is distributed by UCB Pharma Ltd (UK) and is used for the treatment of a paracetamol over dosage and is a solution for infusion for intravenous use. It is a derivative of a naturally occurring amino acid which protects the liver from damage following a paracetamol over dosage.
Call the emergency services quickly stating the amount and any other stimulants maybe taken along with them.
You can certainly overdose on paracetamol. Always read the label or follow your doctors instructions.