What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Overdose Of Zolfresh?

Posted on Sun, 12 Jun 2016

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Question : What to do if someone has taken 4 tablets of zolfresh 5mg at a time? How harmful it is and how to reduce its affect?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need to patiently wait for the effect to subside

Detailed Answer:
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Zolfresh 4 tablets would not be lethal although it would add to the taxation on liver in terms of metabolism. If less than few hours has elapsed since it's intake, stomach wash can be given, but beyond a few hours it is pointless. Other than dialysis (not needed unless clinical toxicity is present) all you can do is to wait for the action to be over. Till then increased amount of sleeping is likely to be present. If he/she has a steady pulse and blood pressure, nothing needs to be done about it.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar