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Overdosage of Paracetamol usually involves 4 phases with the following signs and symptoms: I. Eating disorder, nausea, vomiting, malaise, and excessive sweating.
II. Right upper abdominal pain or tenderness, liver enlargement which may be characterized by abdominal discomfort of "feeling full", elevated bilirubin and liver enzyme concentrations, prolongation of prothrombin time, and occasionally decreased urine output.
III. Eating disorder, nausea, vomiting, and malaise recur and signs of liver (e.g., jaundice) and possibly kidney failure.
IV. Recovery or progression to fatal complete liver failure.
If more than the recommended dosage has been given, consult a doctor or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is important for adults as well as for children even if the patient do not notice any signs or symptoms.
