According to research by Edinburgh University just taking a few too many paracetamol tablets over time can lead to fatal liver damage or lead to kidney and brain problems. Shockingly paracetamol overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure in Britain.
The average staggered overdose was 48 tablets – slightly lower than the average one-off overdose of 54 tablets – but the staggered doses could have been taken over a period of up to a week. These are often taken in response to acute pain such as toothache or joint pain and had just an extra few over four or five days.
So please if the recommended dose of paraceamol doesnt work, don't try to "top-up" instead consult your GP!
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