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I accidentally overdosed (10 x 500 mg) from expired paracetamol (01/2016) last saturday (03/04/17). what should i do ? will it cause any liver damage

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No : 5 grams of acetaminophen once will not cause liver damage unless you are very small, use heavy amounts of it daily, are a heavy alcohol drinker, or have preexisting liver damage. Hopefully this wasn't intentional, as it is hard to take that much at once. If concerned, have levels checked. Good luck!

Answered 7/25/2020

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