Tylenol (intoxication)

This is a serious poisoning serious liver problems it can cause.

Vomiting should be induced if the subject is aware as soon as possible.

Quickly transfer to the ICU.

In case of poisoning, it can be summed up with nausea and vomiting and diarrhea for 24 hours. But, in case of massive ingestion, large coma with liver failure may occur, mortality ranging from 2 to 20% depending on the series.

The administration of antidote is possible. It should be administered within the first 10 hours after intoxication.

This is N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
- The loading dose is 140 mg per kg every 4 hours and then 70 mg per kg for 3 days.
- The product is available in packs of 200 mg and 1 g spray cans to bulbs.
For example, for an individual to 70 kgs, 50 bags to be administered 200 mg loading dose then 25 bags every 4 hours for 3 days, or 10 ampoules loading dose and 5 vials every 4 hours for 3 days.
- The product has an unpleasant taste, it can be diluted to 5% in the Schweppes and Coca-Cola. It should be administered by the probe that was used to lavage.
- Digestive disorders sometimes how to make this inappropriate. The product should be administered intravenously. The intravenous formulation of N-acetylcysteine is issued by the central hospital pharmacy. The dose will be determined by the doctor.

You should know that it takes all ways the antidote least 8 to 10 hours after ingestion, between 10 and 16 hours every attempt is almost doomed to failure.