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ive accidentally taken 6 paracetamol tablets (500mg each) in less than 4 hours... that isnt a *big* overdose is it? i should be ok on that right?

Reply 1

egg_soup

your guna implode in about 30 minutes now.

Reply 2

JayEm

You're 3 times over the limit. Phone NHS helpline and ask for advice.

Reply 3

In my own world

How can you 'accidentally' take 6 paracetamol tablets in less than 4 hours? That's more than one an hour!

Reply 4

almost_chaos

I'd be really careful in future!

Reply 5

Omega3Addict

Poke your throat from the inside so you throw the medicine back out.

Reply 6

tiger_lily06

Ah you'll be fine, I know someone who tried to overdose on about 16 paracetemols and merely had a bad tummy ache after it. But err yeah, be more careful in future! :p:

Reply 7

History_is...

How on earth can that be accidental?

Reply 8

markkey

I think going from teh chart that i need to take 22 paracetamol tablets before the level in my blood will reach that where it needs treating. Ring NHS direct anyway.

Reply 9

Helenia

According to standard guidelines, you've taken more than the recommended dose, but I wouldn't say enough to do serious harm (unless you have impaired liver function for some other reason but I doubt it) as a one-off. Throwing up now probably won't help if you've taken them over a period of time. And that in itself has dangers, so I'd advise against it. Drink plenty of water and don't take any more for a reasonable length of time.

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