Paracetamol and drinking

I have tooth ache at the moment and am going out for a social drink. I have read the leaflet included with the tablets and it does not mention alcohol. Is it ok to drink?

Thanks

Reply 1

joyabbott

Yes, it's fine

Just don't recommend an overdose of either substance!

Reply 2

girl afraid

It's not advisable, but it's never done me any harm! :biggrin:

Sugary drinks will probably make the toothache worse though. :wink:

Reply 3

worried_mess

Dont do it!

Reply 4

redstarblueska

honestly i think its fine - as long as u just have a few drinks, dont go crazy!!! ive done it before and felt absolutely fine!

Reply 5

fivebyfive

Thanks guys. :smile:

Reply 6

lazza

if it was dangerous they'd put a warning on it because otherwise they'd be sued ALOT
just take the recommended dose and stuff

Reply 7

joyabbott

With 1g (ie 2 tablets, the recommended dose) of paracetamol, it's "safe".

In overdose, alcohol would be an additional 'kick' to your poor liver

Reply 8

hixey101

just found this thread. what do people think about asprin and paracetamol combination tablets with drinking?

Reply 9

username94219

My reply is dont drink on any known medication that could have effects.

If your not 100% dont do it, stick to OJ for the evening.

GD

Reply 10

silverbolt

hixey101

just found this thread. what do people think about asprin and paracetamol combination tablets with drinking?

this thread 18 months old, dont revive old threads make a new one

Reply 11

Revd. Mike

hixey101

just found this thread. what do people think about asprin and paracetamol combination tablets with drinking?

Asprin and alcohol isn't recommended as the irritation to the stomach is greater. Also, there's the whole blood thining/vasodilation thing, so worse if you get really wasted.

Reply 12

shona

No, it doesn't say on the packet that you shouldn't drink in conjunction with taking paracetamol...

But if I knew you to have drunk alcohol within the past 8 hours, as a first aider, I would not be allowed to give you any, or my insurance would be invalidated. Make of that what you will.

Reply 13

Revd. Mike

shona

Can I just point out that as a first aider you are not allowed to administer drugs of any sort, unless the casualty provides them, and it's appropriate? (E.g. asprin or GTN spray)