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Could Accidentally Taking Two Paracetamols 500 Mg At A Time Be Harmful?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Mar 2022
Question: i accidentally took two paracetamols 500 mg at a time gap of around 3:45 hours could it harm me ?
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No it will not harm

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Taking two paracetamol 500 mg with a gap of 3.45 hrs will not produce side effects in you. Paracetamol can be taken every 6 hrs. So take the next dose after 12 hrs of first dose.

Dr. Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (10 hours later)
i took it 9 hrs after first dose since was burning with 104 fever
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Its fine to take after 9 hrs

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It is fine to take paracetamol after 9 hours when you have high fever. Basically its meant to control fever, so whenever you have fever you can take it. If fever crosses 104, you must see a physician and may require assistance of a nurse at hospital.
Also try sponging yourself with cold water.

Dr. Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Could Accidentally Taking Two Paracetamols 500 Mg At A Time Be Harmful?

Brief Answer: No it will not harm Detailed Answer: Hi, Taking two paracetamol 500 mg with a gap of 3.45 hrs will not produce side effects in you. Paracetamol can be taken every 6 hrs. So take the next dose after 12 hrs of first dose. Dr. Vaishalee