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Is Over-dosage Of Vlenol Tablets, Dangerous?
My 20 year old son took 2 tylenol pm tablets about 7 hours ago and just took 2 more Should I be overly concerned? The adult dosage indicates 2 tablets in 24 hour timeframe He has the flu and is acky and just wanted sleep until work in the morning.
Tue, 30 Jul 2019
Hello,
Tylenol PM( Paracetamol +diphenhydramine ). Paracetamol- Adult dose : PO 325 to 650 mg prn q 4 to 6 hr or 1 g 3 to 4 times/day. Not to exceed 4 g/day.Diphenhydramine adult dose: PO 25 to 50 mg q 4 to 6 hr (max, 300 mg/day). He has taken the drug within permissible dosages.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
Tylenol PM( Paracetamol +diphenhydramine ). Paracetamol- Adult dose : PO 325 to 650 mg prn q 4 to 6 hr or 1 g 3 to 4 times/day. Not to exceed 4 g/day.Diphenhydramine adult dose: PO 25 to 50 mg q 4 to 6 hr (max, 300 mg/day). He has taken the drug within permissible dosages.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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