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My child accidentally ate a Paracetamol tablet. What should I do?

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At November 26, 2020
Reviewed AtJanuary 13, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My child ate a Paracetamol tablet (not fully) a few minutes back. But he did not vomit. Is it a serious issue? What should we do?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Paracetamol poisoning is one of the most common poisonings in children. Considering your baby's average weight (around 22.05 lbs), the dose is 29.4 mg/lb (650 mg tablet), which is a very high dose. Though the average toxic dose is 90.71 mg/lb, and the dose is very high, we need to monitor the child. When did it happen? Did he take only one tablet or more? Did the child vomit it out or not? It is potentially dangerous.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

My baby did not vomit it out.

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Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Can I know how much tablet did the child took?

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have sent the picture of the remaining tablet.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I saw the picture of the tablet (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Are you sure that it is all that child took? It looks like the baby took some 10 percent of the tablet.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Yes, I am sure. My baby took only this much.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

If only this much of tablet that baby had taken (10% approximately), nothing to worry. Still watch for any symptoms like vomiting, jaundice (yellow eyes), etc. We will wait and watch.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Should I take him to the hospital if he vomits or gets yellow eyes?

Hello,

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Please let me know if that happens. If he gets yellow eyes, go to the doctor immediately. If he vomits, let me know, then we will decide whether to go to the hospital or not. I am sure that nothing will happen. Be relaxed.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You are welcome. Keep in touch for further help.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sudhakar Palanisamy
Dr. Sudhakar Palanisamy

Pediatrics

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