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Can paracetamol 500 mg twice a day be taken for two weeks after laparoscopic biopsy? does it affect liver?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Yes: It's the single very large overdose, rather than cumulative use of the medicine, that is toxic to the liver.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 3/28/2014

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A member asked:

Can paracetamol 500 mg twice a day be taken for two weeks after laparoscopic biopsy? does it affect liver?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Sojico agreed

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