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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ?  "
Should be fine with 4 I take 3 for a headache normally |
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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ? "
Technically it's an overdose. Paracetamol od can be toxic to the liver but it's unlikely to cause any harm if you're not underweight and don't have liver disease. |
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4 is fine. It’s only 2grams and if you compare that to your bodyweight the liver and kidneys will filter it out fine. It’s when you do what I did and take about 20 or more that’s when they’d worry!
But on a serious note you’ll be fine. Just drink some water and eat something to line the stomach and obviously don’t take the next dose in 4 hours. They say no more than 8 tablets in 12 hours so you’ll be fine.
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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ?
Technically it's an overdose. Paracetamol od can be toxic to the liver but it's unlikely to cause any harm if you're not underweight and don't have liver disease. "
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What other medication have you taken today? Of the answer is twice everything you were prescribed yes speak to a doctor, anything else and you really have nothing to worry about. |
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"What strength are they? You'd be best to get to an emergency room via ambulance."
Hahahahahah i hope your joking????? What a waste of resources that would be |
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"Right happy days for a second there I thought I was gonna have to go to a walk in or something cause I googled it and it said small amounts can cause overdoses in some people "
I remember a friend in high school took alot and she was perfectly fine. Double dosing won't cause a problem unless you do it everyday for a long time. |
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It should be absolutely fine obviously you should only take the recommended dose but unless you have any serious health conditions then I don't think it'll be a problem. |
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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ? "
No need, I do this often when I get serious head pain |
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"4 is fine. It’s only 2grams and if you compare that to your bodyweight the liver and kidneys will filter it out fine. It’s when you do what I did and take about 20 or more that’s when they’d worry!
But on a serious note you’ll be fine. Just drink some water and eat something to line the stomach and obviously don’t take the next dose in 4 hours. They say no more than 8 tablets in 12 hours so you’ll be fine.
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It's actually 24 hours. Four doses of 1g (normally 2 tablets) should not be taken less than 4 hours apart. If you needed them over a 24 hour period you'd take them 6 hourly. |
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"Be thankful it wasn't four Viagra.
Your cock would have exploded by now.
And that would be messy.
Especially if you have cream carpets or were wearing white jeans.
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"4 is fine. It’s only 2grams and if you compare that to your bodyweight the liver and kidneys will filter it out fine. It’s when you do what I did and take about 20 or more that’s when they’d worry!
But on a serious note you’ll be fine. Just drink some water and eat something to line the stomach and obviously don’t take the next dose in 4 hours. They say no more than 8 tablets in 12 hours so you’ll be fine.
It's actually 24 hours. Four doses of 1g (normally 2 tablets) should not be taken less than 4 hours apart. If you needed them over a 24 hour period you'd take them 6 hourly. "
It’s two every four hours isn’t it? That’s what I tell my patients haha based of course on Age body weight etc and then I’ll tell them to alternate with ibuprofen every two hours so take two paracetamol then two hours later take two ibuprofen etc then you’ve always got pain relief on board.
But back to the OP 4 isn’t exactly a medical emergency. |
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"What strength are they? You'd be best to get to an emergency room via ambulance."
I seriously hope you're joking, too. As I had to endure the wait of just over 5 agonising hours for the ambulance when I broke my knee... |
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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ?
No need, I do this often when I get serious head pain "
You shouldn't due to toxicity. You're actually better off taking paracetamol and ibuprofen and even codeine if necessary. Contraindications for ibuprofen:asthma. |
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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ?
No need, I do this often when I get serious head pain
You shouldn't due to toxicity. You're actually better off taking paracetamol and ibuprofen and even codeine if necessary. Contraindications for ibuprofen:asthma. "
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"4 is fine. It’s only 2grams and if you compare that to your bodyweight the liver and kidneys will filter it out fine. It’s when you do what I did and take about 20 or more that’s when they’d worry!
But on a serious note you’ll be fine. Just drink some water and eat something to line the stomach and obviously don’t take the next dose in 4 hours. They say no more than 8 tablets in 12 hours so you’ll be fine.
It's actually 24 hours. Four doses of 1g (normally 2 tablets) should not be taken less than 4 hours apart. If you needed them over a 24 hour period you'd take them 6 hourly.
It’s two every four hours isn’t it? That’s what I tell my patients haha based of course on Age body weight etc and then I’ll tell them to alternate with ibuprofen every two hours so take two paracetamol then two hours later take two ibuprofen etc then you’ve always got pain relief on board.
But back to the OP 4 isn’t exactly a medical emergency. "
No it's 24 hours. For most people you take sleep into consideration hence the every 4 hours but no more than 8 in 24.
Ibuprofen is 400mg every six hours, max 1200mg a day, though doctors can prescribe higher doses. |
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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ?
No need, I do this often when I get serious head pain
You shouldn't due to toxicity. You're actually better off taking paracetamol and ibuprofen and even codeine if necessary. Contraindications for ibuprofen:asthma. "
Hasn't done me any harm yet and my doc knows what I do (I don't do it all the time). I do have a much stronger pain killer for my "major" pain, but I follow the rules with that to the letter as doc told me to  |
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"You be fine I'm taking 3 paracetamol and 2 ibuprofen for tooth ache xx"
Again od on paracetamol is unwise. Personally I up the ibuprofen for myself if necessary (migraine) but that should be done on specialist advice. |
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"4 is fine. It’s only 2grams and if you compare that to your bodyweight the liver and kidneys will filter it out fine. It’s when you do what I did and take about 20 or more that’s when they’d worry!
But on a serious note you’ll be fine. Just drink some water and eat something to line the stomach and obviously don’t take the next dose in 4 hours. They say no more than 8 tablets in 12 hours so you’ll be fine.
It's actually 24 hours. Four doses of 1g (normally 2 tablets) should not be taken less than 4 hours apart. If you needed them over a 24 hour period you'd take them 6 hourly.
It’s two every four hours isn’t it? That’s what I tell my patients haha based of course on Age body weight etc and then I’ll tell them to alternate with ibuprofen every two hours so take two paracetamol then two hours later take two ibuprofen etc then you’ve always got pain relief on board.
But back to the OP 4 isn’t exactly a medical emergency.
No it's 24 hours. For most people you take sleep into consideration hence the every 4 hours but no more than 8 in 24.
Ibuprofen is 400mg every six hours, max 1200mg a day, though doctors can prescribe higher doses. "
I take 400mg in one dose of ibuprofen but have to take a PPI with it due to the risk of gastric bleeding. |
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do. "
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources. |
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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ?
No need, I do this often when I get serious head pain
You shouldn't due to toxicity. You're actually better off taking paracetamol and ibuprofen and even codeine if necessary. Contraindications for ibuprofen:asthma.
Hasn't done me any harm yet and my doc knows what I do (I don't do it all the time). I do have a much stronger pain killer for my "major" pain, but I follow the rules with that to the letter as doc told me to "
It prob won't. It's just something I cannot professionally endorse due to possible effect on liver. |
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"You be fine I'm taking 3 paracetamol and 2 ibuprofen for tooth ache xx
Again od on paracetamol is unwise. Personally I up the ibuprofen for myself if necessary (migraine) but that should be done on specialist advice. "
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"4 is fine. It’s only 2grams and if you compare that to your bodyweight the liver and kidneys will filter it out fine. It’s when you do what I did and take about 20 or more that’s when they’d worry!
But on a serious note you’ll be fine. Just drink some water and eat something to line the stomach and obviously don’t take the next dose in 4 hours. They say no more than 8 tablets in 12 hours so you’ll be fine.
It's actually 24 hours. Four doses of 1g (normally 2 tablets) should not be taken less than 4 hours apart. If you needed them over a 24 hour period you'd take them 6 hourly.
It’s two every four hours isn’t it? That’s what I tell my patients haha based of course on Age body weight etc and then I’ll tell them to alternate with ibuprofen every two hours so take two paracetamol then two hours later take two ibuprofen etc then you’ve always got pain relief on board.
But back to the OP 4 isn’t exactly a medical emergency.
No it's 24 hours. For most people you take sleep into consideration hence the every 4 hours but no more than 8 in 24.
Ibuprofen is 400mg every six hours, max 1200mg a day, though doctors can prescribe higher doses.
I take 400mg in one dose of ibuprofen but have to take a PPI with it due to the risk of gastric bleeding. "
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"4 is fine. It’s only 2grams and if you compare that to your bodyweight the liver and kidneys will filter it out fine. It’s when you do what I did and take about 20 or more that’s when they’d worry!
But on a serious note you’ll be fine. Just drink some water and eat something to line the stomach and obviously don’t take the next dose in 4 hours. They say no more than 8 tablets in 12 hours so you’ll be fine.
It's actually 24 hours. Four doses of 1g (normally 2 tablets) should not be taken less than 4 hours apart. If you needed them over a 24 hour period you'd take them 6 hourly.
It’s two every four hours isn’t it? That’s what I tell my patients haha based of course on Age body weight etc and then I’ll tell them to alternate with ibuprofen every two hours so take two paracetamol then two hours later take two ibuprofen etc then you’ve always got pain relief on board.
But back to the OP 4 isn’t exactly a medical emergency.
No it's 24 hours. For most people you take sleep into consideration hence the every 4 hours but no more than 8 in 24.
Ibuprofen is 400mg every six hours, max 1200mg a day, though doctors can prescribe higher doses.
I take 400mg in one dose of ibuprofen but have to take a PPI with it due to the risk of gastric bleeding.
One of the prazoles? "
Indeed good old omeprazole. Sometimes just drink gavisgon if I run out haha nurses make the worst patients. |
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources. "
To be fair they should get a nurse to ring back and triage. |
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"4 is fine. It’s only 2grams and if you compare that to your bodyweight the liver and kidneys will filter it out fine. It’s when you do what I did and take about 20 or more that’s when they’d worry!
But on a serious note you’ll be fine. Just drink some water and eat something to line the stomach and obviously don’t take the next dose in 4 hours. They say no more than 8 tablets in 12 hours so you’ll be fine.
It's actually 24 hours. Four doses of 1g (normally 2 tablets) should not be taken less than 4 hours apart. If you needed them over a 24 hour period you'd take them 6 hourly.
It’s two every four hours isn’t it? That’s what I tell my patients haha based of course on Age body weight etc and then I’ll tell them to alternate with ibuprofen every two hours so take two paracetamol then two hours later take two ibuprofen etc then you’ve always got pain relief on board.
But back to the OP 4 isn’t exactly a medical emergency.
No it's 24 hours. For most people you take sleep into consideration hence the every 4 hours but no more than 8 in 24.
Ibuprofen is 400mg every six hours, max 1200mg a day, though doctors can prescribe higher doses.
I take 400mg in one dose of ibuprofen but have to take a PPI with it due to the risk of gastric bleeding.
One of the prazoles?
Indeed good old omeprazole. Sometimes just drink gavisgon if I run out haha nurses make the worst patients. "
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources. "
My experience of NHS 111 is a complete and utter waste of time...in fact I made an official complaint about them last year and it was upheld. |
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources.
To be fair they should get a nurse to ring back and triage. "
They usually do here in Cornwall and then they’ll decide to see you in the out of hours clinic or send someone round. They’re really good I’ve never had any issues. I got renal colic one night was seen within an hour had a diclofenac injection for pain and a referral to the surgeons in the morning if I needed it. So good. |
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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ?
No need, I do this often when I get serious head pain
You shouldn't due to toxicity. You're actually better off taking paracetamol and ibuprofen and even codeine if necessary. Contraindications for ibuprofen:asthma.
Hasn't done me any harm yet and my doc knows what I do (I don't do it all the time). I do have a much stronger pain killer for my "major" pain, but I follow the rules with that to the letter as doc told me to
It prob won't. It's just something I cannot professionally endorse due to possible effect on liver. "
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources.
My experience of NHS 111 is a complete and utter waste of time...in fact I made an official complaint about them last year and it was upheld. "
I think it differs in the area you are in and what other resources they have. I also complained to the local ambulance service trust when they left my dad with acute sepsis for 5 hours waiting. |
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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ?
No need, I do this often when I get serious head pain
You shouldn't due to toxicity. You're actually better off taking paracetamol and ibuprofen and even codeine if necessary. Contraindications for ibuprofen:asthma.
Hasn't done me any harm yet and my doc knows what I do (I don't do it all the time). I do have a much stronger pain killer for my "major" pain, but I follow the rules with that to the letter as doc told me to
It prob won't. It's just something I cannot professionally endorse due to possible effect on liver.
Are you a GP? "
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources.
My experience of NHS 111 is a complete and utter waste of time...in fact I made an official complaint about them last year and it was upheld. "
The call handlers are lay people. But they are linked to nurses and doctors, just not enough of them.
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources. "
That might be true but how can anyone tell who's qualified it not? Does anyone know if the OP has any other conditions or issues which need to be addressed? However well meaning, this really isn't the place to be giving medical advice and any professional wouldn't do it. |
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You'd be prescribed more in hospital. If you were my height and 7stone then I might be worried but your height and build, with a presumably reasonably healthy liver, it'll clear your system fine. Just don't take anything else.
On the antihistamine note, maybe speak to the gp or pharmacist about something that might work better than two of what you've got 
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources.
That might be true but how can anyone tell who's qualified it not? Does anyone know if the OP has any other conditions or issues which need to be addressed? However well meaning, this really isn't the place to be giving medical advice and any professional wouldn't do it."
Valid point.... to be fair if this was actually something to be genuinely concerned about I wouldn’t be having a conversation over it. I’d say straight away to seek urgent medical help. |
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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ?
No need, I do this often when I get serious head pain
You shouldn't due to toxicity. You're actually better off taking paracetamol and ibuprofen and even codeine if necessary. Contraindications for ibuprofen:asthma.
Hasn't done me any harm yet and my doc knows what I do (I don't do it all the time). I do have a much stronger pain killer for my "major" pain, but I follow the rules with that to the letter as doc told me to
It prob won't. It's just something I cannot professionally endorse due to possible effect on liver.
Are you a GP? "
No. Nurse and not a prescriber. What I'm saying regarding endorsement is not for you to go against the advice you've been given but for others NOT to follow that advice as it's tailored to you not them. Does that make sense? |
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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ? "
Only if you are alergic or are prone to stomach ulcers and such. Just dont take any more today or for at least 8 hours. And you may want to eat something
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"No. It’s fine. I had a 3 month old baby in hospital on ridiculous amounts of calpol. Made me realise then it can’t be that dangerous. "
In syrup paracetamol adults would take 20ml equal to 1g. I do not know what the baby version concentration is, but please don't use your experience as a guide, not knowing the dose. |
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"I accidentally took four paracetamol cause they look similar to my antihistamines and I was taking two of each, should I go to a walk in or sommet ?
No need, I do this often when I get serious head pain
You shouldn't due to toxicity. You're actually better off taking paracetamol and ibuprofen and even codeine if necessary. Contraindications for ibuprofen:asthma.
Hasn't done me any harm yet and my doc knows what I do (I don't do it all the time). I do have a much stronger pain killer for my "major" pain, but I follow the rules with that to the letter as doc told me to
It prob won't. It's just something I cannot professionally endorse due to possible effect on liver.
Are you a GP?
No. Nurse and not a prescriber. What I'm saying regarding endorsement is not for you to go against the advice you've been given but for others NOT to follow that advice as it's tailored to you not them. Does that make sense? "
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources.
That might be true but how can anyone tell who's qualified it not? Does anyone know if the OP has any other conditions or issues which need to be addressed? However well meaning, this really isn't the place to be giving medical advice and any professional wouldn't do it."
You've never heard of duty of care? |
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"No. It’s fine. I had a 3 month old baby in hospital on ridiculous amounts of calpol. Made me realise then it can’t be that dangerous.
In syrup paracetamol adults would take 20ml equal to 1g. I do not know what the baby version concentration is, but please don't use your experience as a guide, not knowing the dose. "
BNF for children recommends 60mg x 4 a day max for a 3 month old baby. That's 1.2ml in adult strength. They would not go above this.
I don't deal with children so it piqued my interest. |
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"No. It’s fine. I had a 3 month old baby in hospital on ridiculous amounts of calpol. Made me realise then it can’t be that dangerous.
In syrup paracetamol adults would take 20ml equal to 1g. I do not know what the baby version concentration is, but please don't use your experience as a guide, not knowing the dose. "
No I meant that what they gave her was a lot higher than the recommended dose for her age. I’m not comparing an adult dose to a baby dose! I questioned it at the time and I can’t remember exactly as it was 22 years ago but I remember being shocked at how much more than the recommended dose they can give in a hospital obviously under controlled conditions. It was definitely a lot more than twice the dose. As someone said though, depends on other health circumstances so I wouldn’t take advice from here. I’ve taken more paracetamol than I should on occasions when a headache isn’t shifting. Personally I wouldn’t panic at 4 but I’m not an expert |
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources.
That might be true but how can anyone tell who's qualified it not? Does anyone know if the OP has any other conditions or issues which need to be addressed? However well meaning, this really isn't the place to be giving medical advice and any professional wouldn't do it.
You've never heard of duty of care? "
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources.
That might be true but how can anyone tell who's qualified it not? Does anyone know if the OP has any other conditions or issues which need to be addressed? However well meaning, this really isn't the place to be giving medical advice and any professional wouldn't do it.
You've never heard of duty of care?
Of course, but not sure how that's relevant to my point?"
You said a professional wouldn't give medical advice here... I think any professional would pass on their knowledge so that the poster could make an informed decision. The passing on of information is generic (not tailored) and may help him decide whether to seek tailored advice.
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources.
That might be true but how can anyone tell who's qualified it not? Does anyone know if the OP has any other conditions or issues which need to be addressed? However well meaning, this really isn't the place to be giving medical advice and any professional wouldn't do it.
You've never heard of duty of care?
Of course, but not sure how that's relevant to my point?
You said a professional wouldn't give medical advice here... I think any professional would pass on their knowledge so that the poster could make an informed decision. The passing on of information is generic (not tailored) and may help him decide whether to seek tailored advice.
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources.
That might be true but how can anyone tell who's qualified it not? Does anyone know if the OP has any other conditions or issues which need to be addressed? However well meaning, this really isn't the place to be giving medical advice and any professional wouldn't do it.
You've never heard of duty of care?
Of course, but not sure how that's relevant to my point?
You said a professional wouldn't give medical advice here... I think any professional would pass on their knowledge so that the poster could make an informed decision. The passing on of information is generic (not tailored) and may help him decide whether to seek tailored advice.
I should have put a somewhat informed decision. "
Ok, this may be starting to go round in circles! I appreciate the willingness to help but no-one can know if it's a professional, informed (uninformed) amateur or someone acting maliciously in giving advice.
If I was called professional person my alarm bells would be ringing as I couldn't possibly know the whole story. If it went wrong I might be traced and lose my job for professional misconduct.
This is why the simple advice to call 111 (or a GP locum service) would seem the best advice anyone can give for this or any other thread seeking medical advice.
As I said, I know everyone is well meaning but Fab isn't the NHS!
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"Just call the NHS 111 helpline and they'll tell you what to do.
They’ll send an emergency ambulance. Some of us on here are more qualified than the call handlers on that system following an algorithm. Nhs 111 are fab don’t get me wrong but they over use paramedic resources.
That might be true but how can anyone tell who's qualified it not? Does anyone know if the OP has any other conditions or issues which need to be addressed? However well meaning, this really isn't the place to be giving medical advice and any professional wouldn't do it.
You've never heard of duty of care?
Of course, but not sure how that's relevant to my point?
You said a professional wouldn't give medical advice here... I think any professional would pass on their knowledge so that the poster could make an informed decision. The passing on of information is generic (not tailored) and may help him decide whether to seek tailored advice.
I should have put a somewhat informed decision.
Ok, this may be starting to go round in circles! I appreciate the willingness to help but no-one can know if it's a professional, informed (uninformed) amateur or someone acting maliciously in giving advice.
If I was called professional person my alarm bells would be ringing as I couldn't possibly know the whole story. If it went wrong I might be traced and lose my job for professional misconduct.
This is why the simple advice to call 111 (or a GP locum service) would seem the best advice anyone can give for this or any other thread seeking medical advice.
As I said, I know everyone is well meaning but Fab isn't the NHS!
I'll leave it there ... "
I understand your viewpoint. And if advice is given that is inaccurate, this or any thread could be used as evidence in a court of law. The best thing is either give upto date evidence-based information (not advice) and/or signpost to other sources such as 111 or NHS website (which used to be called NHS Choices until Aug 2018).
There is also BNF (meds Bible) and NICE (source of clinical guidelines). |
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I want to add info re antihistamines. People are advising the OP to check out dose of them as taking 2 is not right.
Many histamines are indeed 1 tab per day like those bought for hayfever, but not necessarily so if the OP is taking chloramphenamine - source: BNF.
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"4 is fine. It’s only 2grams and if you compare that to your bodyweight the liver and kidneys will filter it out fine. It’s when you do what I did and take about 20 or more that’s when they’d worry!
But on a serious note you’ll be fine. Just drink some water and eat something to line the stomach and obviously don’t take the next dose in 4 hours. They say no more than 8 tablets in 12 hours so you’ll be fine.
It's actually 24 hours. Four doses of 1g (normally 2 tablets) should not be taken less than 4 hours apart. If you needed them over a 24 hour period you'd take them 6 hourly. "
Yes it's no more than 4 g in a 24hr period |
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Ok, to the several people who said "you're joking" or that's a waste of resources, etc...
1) The OP sounded concerned, I made the responsible recommendation not knowing ANY details other than their post...I didn't take the time to check their height/weight/age or ask their medical history... those are things an EMS professional would ask...
2)I mistakenly recalled(bc brands are different here) that it was an opiod/acetaminophen combo(ie Lortab)
3) 2000mg/2g of tylenol IS considered an overdose....it COULD be toxic & potentially fatal... yes, there are typically underlying conditions... bit again I didn't waste time asking for a detailed medical history.
I write this from my hospital bed looking at surgery bc someone who should have known better decided to send me home from an ER 8 days ago instead of admitting me for a more timely evaluation... if I hadn't gone to the ER last night & waited until my appointment next week...I might not be here next week....
So yes, it was potentially an overly cautious suggestion... when dealing with potentially life & death issues, caution is a better option.
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"What strength are they? You'd be best to get to an emergency room via ambulance.
I seriously hope you're joking, too. As I had to endure the wait of just over 5 agonising hours for the ambulance when I broke my knee... "
Why on earth is an ambulance wait 5 hrs? Here if an ambulance takes much more than 10 minutes I know that there's something major with multiple severe injuries(ie:multi vehicle mva). Even when I lived in Orlando, it was rare for ambulances to take long
Only other time I've heard something similar to your wait was an accident out in the bush in Australia... and that was 3hrs... |
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"What strength are they? You'd be best to get to an emergency room via ambulance.
I seriously hope you're joking, too. As I had to endure the wait of just over 5 agonising hours for the ambulance when I broke my knee...
Why on earth is an ambulance wait 5 hrs? Here if an ambulance takes much more than 10 minutes I know that there's something major with multiple severe injuries(ie:multi vehicle mva). Even when I lived in Orlando, it was rare for ambulances to take long
Only other time I've heard something similar to your wait was an accident out in the bush in Australia... and that was 3hrs..."
That's a good question. When I phoned them, explained what happened (I slipped on wet bathroom floor, my leg went V shaped, with my knee being the tip of the V) and that I was on my own, I was told 'someone will call you back to assess you. We aim to do it within 180min'. I was like huh??? Wtf??? Did not believe what I was hearing. I phoned them again, with a friend by my side, as he kept telling me I must not have told them everything. We were given the same answer... I think I was way too calm on the phone for someone who smashed their knee.
I did complain, eventually, was sent apologies that my call was wrongly triaged as Category 5 (which doesn't even exist, according to ambulance website). I complained again, waiting to hear from them. Not expecting anything but not to be bullshitted. As from the first letter it seemed they believed 'oh, just send her officially sounding letter, she'd be happy'. |
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"What strength are they? You'd be best to get to an emergency room via ambulance.
I seriously hope you're joking, too. As I had to endure the wait of just over 5 agonising hours for the ambulance when I broke my knee...
Why on earth is an ambulance wait 5 hrs? Here if an ambulance takes much more than 10 minutes I know that there's something major with multiple severe injuries(ie:multi vehicle mva). Even when I lived in Orlando, it was rare for ambulances to take long
Only other time I've heard something similar to your wait was an accident out in the bush in Australia... and that was 3hrs..."
Its either a mistake as happened to this poor person or because there simply isn't an ambulance available. There are certain calls that take priority and ambulances can be diverted to them too.
My mum had to wait a couple of hours on the ground, in winter with a fractured vertebra. The ambulance crew were mortified but just couldn't get there any sooner. If we had an emergency and it was feasible we would drive the person to hospital ourselves. |
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"What strength are they? You'd be best to get to an emergency room via ambulance.
I seriously hope you're joking, too. As I had to endure the wait of just over 5 agonising hours for the ambulance when I broke my knee...
Why on earth is an ambulance wait 5 hrs? Here if an ambulance takes much more than 10 minutes I know that there's something major with multiple severe injuries(ie:multi vehicle mva). Even when I lived in Orlando, it was rare for ambulances to take long
Only other time I've heard something similar to your wait was an accident out in the bush in Australia... and that was 3hrs...
That's a good question. When I phoned them, explained what happened (I slipped on wet bathroom floor, my leg went V shaped, with my knee being the tip of the V) and that I was on my own, I was told 'someone will call you back to assess you. We aim to do it within 180min'. I was like huh??? Wtf??? Did not believe what I was hearing. I phoned them again, with a friend by my side, as he kept telling me I must not have told them everything. We were given the same answer... I think I was way too calm on the phone for someone who smashed their knee.
I did complain, eventually, was sent apologies that my call was wrongly triaged as Category 5 (which doesn't even exist, according to ambulance website). I complained again, waiting to hear from them. Not expecting anything but not to be bullshitted. As from the first letter it seemed they believed 'oh, just send her officially sounding letter, she'd be happy'. "
I'd imagine it was a combination of a busy time for the ambulances, maybe a shortage of crews or vehicles, and while incredibly painful - not necessarily the most important or time-sensitive thing for them to respond to
And OP it's four paracetamol, you'll be fine 
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