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I took 4 paracetamol 500mg together by accident i was half asleep and took 2 and fell asleep and woke up and took 2 more about 10 minutes apart?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Overdose: No permanent harm done. You probably had a good sleep

Answered 8/11/2014

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Paracetamol: This is not a toxic dose. You do not require ER visit.

Answered 8/11/2014

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

You will be ok: This is a hefty dose but not significantly toxic at this cumulative dose. Feel better and be more careful! ( I did something like that once myself with a different medication. It was not good. I learned my lesson to be more vigilant and pay closer attention when taking any medications)

Answered 8/11/2014

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

OK: This is not a dangerous dose. If I am understanding correctly, it was 4 tablets (1000 mg total)

Answered 9/29/2016

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