5 doses of dayquil?

Question

okay so yesterday
at school
i had 5 (2 pills each dose) doses of dayquil
should i have died or something?
all that happened was i got really dizzy and light headed until the end of school (which was like 5 hours)
please tell me what should have happened
or just IM me

Answer 1

That could potentially cause a problem with your liver. Don't take any more and do not drink for a few days. Your liver can heal if you will do this. Also, if the whites of your eyes are yellow, then you should go to the doctor.


Active Ingredients (in each LiquiCap) (Purpose)
Acetaminophen 325 mg (Pain reliever/fever reducer)
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg (Cough suppressant)
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg (Nasal decongestant)

Warnings
Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than two days, or is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use:

With other medicines containing acetaminophen
If you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have:

Heart disease
Thyroid disease
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
When using this product, do not use more than directed.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

You get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
Symptoms get worse or last more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
Redness or swelling is present
New symptoms occur
Cough comes back, or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Tamper evident:

20-count package: THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN. Use only if blisters are intact. If difficult to open, use scissors.
12-, 24-, 40-, and 60-count packages: This package is safety sealed and child resistant. Use only if blisters are intact. If difficult to open, use scissors.
2-count pouch: Safety Sealed: Use only if foil is intact.
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Directions

Take only as recommended—see Overdose warning.
Do not exceed 6 doses per 24 hours.
Adults and children 12 years and over 2 LiquiCaps with water every 4 hours
Children under 12 years Ask a doctor

When using other DayQuil or NyQuil products, carefully read each label to insure correct dosing.

Other Information

Each tablespoon contains sodium 71 mg.
Store at room temperature.
Questions? Call 1-800-251-3374.

http://www.vicks.com/dayquil-cold-flu.php#ingredients2

ALWAYS READ LABELS

Answer 2

Were you trying to get high off of it? You could've died or seriously damaged your liver. Was it worth it? Life is too precious. If you need counseling talk with your parents or a teacher. Don't do that again for heavens sake.

Answer 3

the damage may not be so obvious, but I will wager you damaged your liver, and you only have one, suggest you see a doctor as soon as possible.

Answer 4

Why would you take so much?

The scariest thing is the Acetaminophen in the dayquil.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002598.htm