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Acetaminophen Overdose


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Alternate Names : Paracetamol Overdose, Tylenol Overdose

Definition

Poisoning from an overdose of acetaminophen.

Symptoms & Signs

Body as a whole
- Sweating
- Convulsions
- Abdominal pain
Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Appetite loss
- Nausea and/or vomiting
Nervous system
- Irritability
- Coma

Note: Symptoms may be delayed for 12 or more hours after the acetaminophen was swallowed.

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• Definition
• Symptoms & Signs
• Where Found
• Home Treatment
• Before Calling Emergency
• Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
• What to Expect at the Emergency Room
• Prognosis or Expectations

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Other Topics

• Consciousness - Decreased
• Diarrhea
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Seizures
• Sweating - Excessive

Review Date : 5/23/2003
Reviewed By : Todd Severson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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