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(notes and comments from correspondents)

Paracetamol
Description
 A non-narcotic analgesic used as a pain reliever or to reduce high temperature. Similar to Aspirin, but does not irritate the stomach. Sometimes administered in compound with Aspirin. Taken orally, as capsules, liquid or tablets. Proprietary forms include Calpol, Disprol, Panadol, Panadeine, Paramax, Paramol, Salzone, Solpadol, Veganin.
Side effects

(Don't be unduly alarmed. All drugs cause side effects for some patients)

 High dosage can cause liver damage. Low dosages rarely produce side effects.
Warnings

(These are standard cautions but may not apply in your case)

 To be used with caution for patients who suffer from liver damage or who have alcoholic tendencies.

Comments

Paracetamol is an exceedingly dangerous drug - in only mild over dosage (8 tabs - 4grms in one dose) it can cause total liver failure - I have seen several deaths due to this usually in young people who do not understand the danger. That why they restricted the sales unit to 32 tabs per packet. (Run that past me again - 32 in one dose would be fatal!). Makes a lot of sense doesn't it.... Dave - a nurse in Wales (Dave runs the SKIPS website for children with RSD)

I notice that 2 of your correspondents are taking Paracetamol doses of up to 12 grams in 24 hours. I have unfortunately witnessed patients die from a Paracetamol overdose of as little as 8 grams. The very worrying aspect of their addiction is not just the dependence on the opiod effects of this drug but the risk of liver failure and death from the Paracetamol doses. Norman - Bristol, England (heathcare professional)
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