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What Are The Side Effects Of Paracetamol?

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Question : Hi my friend was having severe migraine and she took 6 paracetamol 650 mg in 3 hrs. Her headache has subsided. But will she have any side effects?
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Answered by Dr. Neel Kudchadkar (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
POISONOUS OVERDOSE. RUSH TO EMERGENCY FOR STOMACH WASH.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMMEDIATELY.
KINDLY RUSH YOUR FRIEND TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR A STOMACH WASH.
6 TABLETS OF 650MG STRENGTH PARACETAMOL IS A POISONOUS OVERDOSE.

IT MAY NOT KILL A PERSON. BUT IT WILL DEFINITELY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE
TO THE LIVER.

THANKS AND BE QUICK. BEST WISHES.

Dr. Neel Kudchadkar.
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Paracetamol?

Brief Answer: POISONOUS OVERDOSE. RUSH TO EMERGENCY FOR STOMACH WASH. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMMEDIATELY. KINDLY RUSH YOUR FRIEND TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR A STOMACH WASH. 6 TABLETS OF 650MG STRENGTH PARACETAMOL IS A POISONOUS OVERDOSE. IT MAY NOT KILL A PERSON. BUT IT WILL DEFINITELY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE LIVER. THANKS AND BE QUICK. BEST WISHES. Dr. Neel Kudchadkar.