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Should I Be Concerned About Giving Tyneol To My 10 Year Old Son?

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Question : I gave my 10 year old a 500mg tyneol by accident. Should I take him to er or his he ok?
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer: He is ok Detailed Answer: Hello, A single one time accidental overdose of 500mg of tylenol will do no harm to your son. You need not take him to the ER, he is ok.
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Should I Be Concerned About Giving Tyneol To My 10 Year Old Son?

Brief Answer: He is ok Detailed Answer: Hello, A single one time accidental overdose of 500mg of tylenol will do no harm to your son. You need not take him to the ER, he is ok.