Can I take 2000mg of paracetamol at once?

The maximum amount of paracetamol for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more paracetamol could cause damage to your liver. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, talk to your doctor before taking paracetamol and never use more than 2 grams (2000 mg) per day.

What is the maximum amount of paracetamol you can take at once?

Take 500 mg to 1000 mg at a time, up to 3000 mg per 24 hours. The maximum daily dose of Paracetamol must not exceed 3000 mg. Take 500 mg at a time, up to 2000 mg per 24 hours.

What happens if you take a lot of paracetamol at once?

When too much paracetamol is taken, you can overwhelm your body’s defences against one of the breakdown products of paracetamol. This leads to damage to your liver and kidneys.

What happens if I take 4 paracetamol by mistake?

An adult body can produce enough glutathione to safely clear 4 grams of paracetamol every 24 hours which is why it is the recommended dose. Taking more than this amount risks permanent and even fatal liver damage.

What happens if you take 2g of paracetamol at once?

Giving a loading dose is not harmful in itself but it does mean that you must be extra careful not to exceed the total amount of Paracetamol recommended in a 24 hour period. If you take too much Paracetamol your liver may not be able to metabolise it efficiently and this could make you extremely unwell.

Does paracetamol 500mg make you sleepy?

The most common side effects of paracetamol are: drowsiness and fatigue.

What happens if I take 4 paracetamol in one go?

Can I take 3 paracetamol tablets at once?

The usual dose for adults is one or two 500mg tablets up to 4 times in 24 hours. Always leave at least 4 hours between doses. Overdosing on paracetamol can cause serious side effects. Do not be tempted to increase the dose or to take a double dose if your pain is very bad.

What happens if you take 4 paracetamol at once?

How much paracetamol is too much?

Paracetamol is very safe within a large dose range, but if you exceed about 7g at once or take a double dose every four hours for a while you will poison your liver and die without the antidote.

Can I take double the dose of paracetamol (acetaminophen)?

Under no circumstances should you take double the recommended dose of paracetamol (acetaminophen)! There is no evidence to suggest a higher dosage provides better pain relief (or fever reduction). More importantly, taking higher than the recommended dosage of paracetamol puts you at risk of severe liver damage. Don’t do it!

What happens when paracetamol is broken down in the body?

Essentially, when paracetamol is broken down by your body, a small toxic compound is formed within the liver. In small amounts, (eg recommended dose), the liver can quickly detoxify itself. Paracetamol overdose is an extremely painful and slow way to pass on.

Is it better to take paracetamol for fever or pain?

There is no evidence to suggest a higher dosage provides better pain relief (or fever reduction). More importantly, taking higher than the recommended dosage of paracetamol puts you at risk of severe liver damage.