Warning of the risk of poisoning of paracetamol

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(Photo: wyethconsumerhealthcare) According to the research of Dr. Do Hong Thu (Center of Poisoning, Bach Mai Hospital) announced on 24.2, the situation of poisoning of paracetamol drugs tends to increase.

Before 2002, cases of paracetamol poisoning were rare. But statistics in the last two years (2002-2004) showed that the rate of paracetamol poisoning was second (after poisoning of sleeping pills and tranquilizers) among patients who had poisoned the drug to be treated.

Experts warn that paracetamol poisoning tends to increase because this drug is considered safe and patients can buy it without a physician's prescription.

The cause of poisoning is mainly due to overdose use. Symptoms of poisoning manifest: loss of appetite, nausea, sweating, discomfort, possible pain in the right flank. In severe cases, patients may die from multiple organ failure (kidney, liver).