How much would it take, and what would happen?
2007-09-14 12:33:46 · 11 answers · asked by Meg Marie 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
and no, i'm intending on over-dosing on it or anything,or forcing down the throat of anyone else. I was just wondering because i know people who take more of it then what it says to on the bottle.
2007-09-14 12:44:36 · update #1
Tylenol (acetaminophen) can damage your liver if you take too much, possibly as little as 6 grams in a day.
Acetaminophen toxicity is estimated to begin at around 150 mg per kg of body mass in a single dose, for adults.
Acetaminophen overdose can lead to liver failure, and low blood pH (acidic blood).
Other OTC drugs can be lethal as well, but the only way to tell is to read the label or look up their effects.
2007-09-14 12:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by nemidaelios 1 · 6⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people take more then they're supposed to and it really doesn't make much of a difference. It is possible to overdose on them, but it would take a lot, not just 1 or 2 extra pills. Most people that OD on Tylenol didn't do so by accident, they were trying to commit suicide.
2007-09-15 12:23:32 · answer #2 · answered by Sunrayye 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
along with your history of liver harm, i individually does no longer take tylenol in any respect. For soreness, attempt a drugs that may no longer processed throughout the liver. additionally do no longer drink alcohol. I additionally believe Everybod...have your blood examined oftentimes to ascertain your liver functionality to establish your liver enzymes are actually not extra suitable. The herb Milk Thistle (offered in pill variety at maximum drug shops and all wellness nutrients shops) is a sturdy thank you to help detox the liver.
2016-10-04 14:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are allowed a maximum of 4 grams a day. This is equal to 8 500mg doses, or 16 325 mg doses.
2007-09-14 16:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should always be weary of what the recommended intake of any drug is. if you feel you've been taking alot of it, but dont feel any difference (esp with painkillers) talk to a doctor or pharmacist because, as people have already said, there can be health complications if you overdose.
2007-09-14 14:35:53 · answer #5 · answered by tmlfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Tylenol and other OTCs would cause toxicity if used more than the dose recquired. Toxixity effects include abnormalities in the liver and even death.
2007-09-14 14:55:31 · answer #6 · answered by pina collada 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes yes yes yes yes. things like tylenol, advil (especially), sodium naproxate, are all OTC and excessive ingestion can interfer with liver function and encourage bleeding of the abdominal wall.
2007-09-15 14:08:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES why would you need to know how much unless you want to hurt yourself or someone else Either way someone ends up at the hospital getting the stomach pumped
2007-09-14 12:42:33 · answer #8 · answered by msmoobaby1 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
my cousin almost died taking too much tylenol..it can really afffect your liver i wouldnt recommend it..
2007-09-15 09:44:27 · answer #9 · answered by Holy..Rock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely your body cannot metabolize excessive amounts of medicines therefore you would be harming your kidneys or liver
2007-09-14 18:41:30 · answer #10 · answered by charm1936 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋