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Accidently Took Two Paracetamol. Any Complication?
Question: I accidently gav my son 2 paracetamol instead of 1, what should I do? He is 9 and 54kg,
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Taking two paracetamol tablets instead of one is not going to cause any harm to your son. Paracetamol is a mild analgesic and antipyretic. A double dose is clinically recommended in high grade persistent fever. So, please do not worry. This will not cause any harm to him.
I will again stress that there should be no major cause for worry.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
Taking two paracetamol tablets instead of one is not going to cause any harm to your son. Paracetamol is a mild analgesic and antipyretic. A double dose is clinically recommended in high grade persistent fever. So, please do not worry. This will not cause any harm to him.
I will again stress that there should be no major cause for worry.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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