my toddler , 30 lbs., probably only ingested 1 80 mg. tablet of tylenol but possibly (very unlikely) ingested as many as 9, a total of 720 mg. Is this a toxic dosage for a 30 lb. toddler?
2006-09-03 18:40:04 · 16 answers · asked by michaelscar 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I DID call poison control, they said it was safe... I just am still unsure
2006-09-03 18:50:06 · update #1
Yes it is too much, especially if there were more than 2 pills according to the experts. Take your child in or call the doctor.
If you do not believe me, here is the formula to figure out if too much and also the 800 number (from the link below):
How much is too much?
Many factors, including the child's age, determine how badly a particular dose of acetaminophen can damage the liver. For example, children under the age of 5 seem to be less susceptible to liver damage than are older children and adults. The amount of food in the child's stomach also is a factor.
To estimate the risk, doctors need to know how much the child weighs and how many milligrams of acetaminophen have been ingested.
In general, doctors recommend a visit to the emergency department in cases where a child may have ingested more than 15 mg of acetaminophen per 1 kilogram of the child's weight — or 7 mg of acetaminophen per pound of the child's body weight. A toll-free poison control center, (800) 222-1222, also can provide advice.
2006-09-03 18:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by still learning at 56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many factors, including the child's age, determine how badly a particular dose of acetaminophen can damage the liver. For example, children under the age of 5 seem to be less susceptible to liver damage than are older children and adults. The amount of food in the child's stomach also is a factor.
To estimate the risk, doctors need to know how much the child weighs and how many milligrams of acetaminophen have been ingested.
In general, doctors recommend a visit to the emergency department in cases where a child may have ingested more than 15 mg of acetaminophen per 1 kilogram of the child's weight — or 7 mg of acetaminophen per pound of the child's body weight. A toll-free poison control center, (800) 222-1222, also can provide advice.
2006-09-03 18:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by G.V. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In case you haven't figured out already and this is indeed a serious question, you need to get immediate medical attention. An overdose of Tylenol can lead to kidney failure. And it doesn't really take all that much.
Call Poison Control, or go to the hospital. Take the bottle with you.
2006-09-03 18:47:42 · answer #3 · answered by Jim S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a reason there are overdose information on the back of the container. Legally, 2 tablets are the normal prescription and people have been known to take 4 at a time (and been safe...as far as I know) But 9 at one time might be a little dangerous up until they get digested and the medication works out of the system.
720mg sounds like a lot, but really it isn't. Overthe counter tylenol is out in public consumption and not regulated once the package is out the door.
If you have allready spoken to medical personel and they think it should be fine, you are off the hook. *wink* but I would still mention it to your child's doctor in the mornin'.
2006-09-03 18:58:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course, get off the computer and call Poison Control now. 1-800-222-1222
2006-09-03 18:43:32 · answer #5 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be. Call the poison control hot line. Acetaminiphin can cause permanant damage to the liver.
2006-09-03 18:48:33 · answer #6 · answered by lightningviper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you mean, probably ingested as many as 9? aren't u keeping an eye on your kid! call poison control NOW!
2006-09-03 18:46:53 · answer #7 · answered by mrsajackson79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call poison control now
2006-09-03 18:44:08 · answer #8 · answered by Izzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dumba**...call the local poison control center or a hospital instead of coming to yahoo answers for a reply; you could be putting your child's life at risk.
2006-09-03 18:44:11 · answer #9 · answered by itskind2bcruel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call poison control while your baby's liver is still working!
2006-09-03 18:48:21 · answer #10 · answered by trivial 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋