Definition: Poisoning from an overdose of acetaminophen.

Definition: Poisoning from an overdose of acetaminophen.
Alternative Names: Tylenol overdose; Paracetamol overdose
Where Found:
TylenolAnacin-3LiquiprinPanadolPercocetTempra

Note: This list is not all inclusive.

Commonly fix dosage forms and strengths:

Suppository: 120 mg 125 mg 325 mg 650 mgChewable tablets: 80 mgJunior tablets: 160 mgRegular strength: 325 mgExtra strength: 500 mgLiquid: 160 mg/ teaspoonDrops: 100 mg/mL 120 mg/25 mLSymptoms:
Body as a whole SweatingConvulsionsAbdominal painGastrointestinal DiarrheaUpset stomachAppetite lossNausea and/or vomitingNervous a whole IrritabilityComa

Note: Symptoms may be delayed for 12 or more hours after the acetaminophen was swallowed.

Home Treatment: There is no fireside treatment. Contact Poison Control immediately if someone has consum an overdose of acetaminophen: 1-800-222-1222

Extreme overdose of acetaminophen can lead to death in several days yet can be treated effectively if rapid treatment is administered.

Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information:
The patient's age, weight, and conditionThe name of the production (ingredients and strengths if known)The time it was swallowedThe amount swallowedPoison manage or a local emergency number: The Poison bridle or local emergency telephone representative will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. The national Poison govern hotline can be reached at 1-800-222-1222

Take the container with you to the urgency room.

What to reckon upon at the emergency room: near or all of the following practices may be performed:
Administer activated charcoal.Administer a laxative.Monitor family levels of acetaminophen.Depending on posterity levels, administer an antidote throughout a period of several days.Treat the symptoms.Expectations (prognosis): Prognosis is related to the amount of acetaminophen ingested and for what cause soon treatment is started. If treatment is started within 8 hours of ingestion, or a les than toxic dose is ingested, there is a same good chance of recovery.

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