Quick question about paracetamol.

[A World Away]

Firstly, it's been a while since i've posted, but that doesn't mean to say I don't still read a few of the posts. I've been majorly busy lately therefore haven't had much time to spend on the computer.

 

Hoping you guys will help me with something on my mind?

 

I've been speaking to a friend of mine. Yesterday she took eight paracetamol at once. She said she feels fine, but has just been feeling a bit nauseous. (However she has a bad cold at the moment too so isn't sure whether it's down to that.) I'm worried though. I've heard the effects don't actually take place in the first 24hrs, and that liver damage is a possibility.

Does anyone know if eight paracetamol is enough to cause her damage?

 

Any replies would be appreciated, thanks.

[dragon lady]

I don't think it would be terrible if she only did it this once. I wouldn't advise her to do this again. As you said, it can cause liver damage and is not something you should take every day.

[Perfect Dark]

Once probably wont damage the liver but if it continues then it probably will. You're meant to only take 2 every 4 hours.

[A World Away]

Thanks for the replies. I was originally thinking that hopefully she will be fine as it is a minor overdose- but an overdose all the same. I'll keep a close eye on her. I'm also going to have a chat to her incase it's not the first time. She's telling me it is, but i'm going to have to be certain on this. Thanks again.

[Perfect Dark]

I would defo have a chat about it, it doesn't sound normal. Paracetamol taken in large doses can be lethal. People don't realize how harmful it is; because it's taken like water.

 

I hope she is ok.

[greywolf]

She should be ok. It's not something she should do all the time though.