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Or is it the mixture of alcohol and the drug that cause it to be fatal? What exactly does the extra consummation of drugs such as these, not just tylenol, do to the body?
can an excessive dose of tylenol kill you
Well, too much Tylenol intoxicates your liver, to say it in an easy way. When you take a medication, your body has to break it down into pieces so it can work. But, if you take too much of a medication:(1)your body can not work with the overload; (2) some of the components may accumulate, becoming toxic; (3) your body may overreact to high quantities of medication. What happens on your body depends on the type of medication and your health.
can an excessive dose of tylenol kill you
Tylenol/Acetaminophen/Paracetamol can be overdosed on. Greater than 4g in 1 day will be toxic & more than this has been indicated to cause severe liver toxicity & liver failure.
Never exceed the recommended amount stated on the back of the medicine box. If overdose is suspected even if no simptoms appear u must immediately call ur Poisons informtion centre, Doctor or Pharmacist.
Do not take Tylenol (Acetaminophen) with other acetaminophen products. You could exceed the recommended limits & cause liver failure.
Acetaminophen is in many cough & cold products & sleep aids, & is an ingredient in many prescription pain relievers. You do not want to overdose.
Parents should be cautious when giving acetaminophen to children. For example, the infant drop formula is three times more concentrated than the children is suspension. It is important to read drug labels every time u use a drug & to make sure that ur child is getting the children is formula & ur infant is getting the infants' formula.