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I took Biogesic mixed with soda. What will happen to me?

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Hello doctor,

I took five Biogesic mixed with an aerated drink and two Bioflu plus one Biogesic mixed with an energy drink at night yesterday. What will happen to me?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

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MD

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Dr. Vandana Andrews is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician specializing in General Medicine. She has expertise in managing acute and chronic illnesses, preventive healthcare, and patient education. Skilled in treating conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory infections, Dr. Andrews is known for her compassionate, patient-focused care. She is committed to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based medical services to individuals and families across all age groups.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

It sounds like you took a large amount of Biogesic (which contains Paracetamol or Acetaminophen) and Bioflu (which contains Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, and Chlorphenamine) within a short period of time, along with caffeinated energy drinks.

This combination can be dangerous, mainly because of Paracetamol overdose and the stimulant effects of caffeine. Too much paracetamol can seriously harm your liver, sometimes without symptoms right away.

You might initially feel nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, or tiredness, but liver damage can appear hours to days later as yellowing of the skin, dark urine, or abdominal pain.

The energy drinks and cold medicine can also cause heart palpitations, anxiety, restlessness, or high blood pressure.

You should seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine at the moment. Doctors can perform a blood test to check your liver and determine if you need an antidote called N-acetylcysteine (NAC), which is most effective when administered early.

Please do not wait for symptoms to appear. Go to the nearest emergency department or call for help right away, and bring the medication packages with you so the healthcare team can see exactly what you took.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 15, 2026
Reviewed At January 16, 2026

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vandana Andrews is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician specializing in General Medicine. She has expertise in managing acute and chronic illnesses, preventive healthcare, and patient education. Skilled in treating conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory infections, Dr. Andrews is known for her compassionate, patient-focused care. She is committed to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based medical services to individuals and families across all age groups.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vandana Andrews is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician specializing in General Medicine. She has expertise in managing acute and chronic illnesses, preventive healthcare, and patient education. Skilled in treating conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory infections, Dr. Andrews is known for her compassionate, patient-focused care. She is committed to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based medical services to individuals and families across all age groups.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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