Side effects of taking 16 30/500gms co-codamol and 40mg of oramorph - Online Doctor Chats

User :   I have been seriously ill , for 7 years and have had enough I have just taken 16 30/500gms co-codamol and 40mg of oramorph, will this damage my liver and make me ill I do have a fatty liver and my GT is always high, what should I do9 now?
Doctor :   Hi
Doctor :   let me read your query
Doctor :   so you have taken totally 30 tabs of co-codamol ?
User :   No 16 tablets with 30mg coedine and 500mg of paracetamol
Doctor :   ok
Doctor :   this means the total dosage of Paracetamol is 8000 mg
Doctor :   the daily dosage of PCT advised is 4000 mg
User :   yes and 40mg of oramorph
Doctor :   and this excess dosage can cause liver damage
User :   what should
Doctor :   adequate and early treatment with acetyl cystine will help to prevent the hepatic damage
User :   What should I do now?
Doctor :   you need to got to the ER and get medical help
Doctor :   they will give you IV infusion of acetyl cystine
User :   What if I dont go?
Doctor :   and this will prevent the hepatic damage
Doctor :   if you dont go, then the hepatic damage will cause jaundice, and severe liver failure , encephopahty and serious threat to life
User :   How sure are you that this would happen
Doctor :   100%
User :   Can I not do something at home to help
Doctor :   no
User :   How soon or what symptons should I look for
Doctor :   the medication acetyl cystine has to be given IV and the remaining tabs in the intestine has to be removed by gsatric lavage
Doctor :   within 6-10 hrs of taking the tablets
Doctor :   the symptoms will start
Doctor :   they will reach a peak by 24 hours
User :   Now I am very scared my husband will be fuming I just wanted to I donbt really know just been very stupid
Doctor :   it was just an accident
Doctor :   and you should seek early treatment to prevent complications
Doctor :   the delay you make, will put you into much trouble
User :   Yes just feeling so low had enough o9f being ill
Doctor :   you need not worry, but should seek early medical attention
User :   Normally I am ok but hit rock bottom tonight, could I just see how I am inn the morning, head just throbbing not sleepy
Doctor :   the chances that the absorption of the drug can be stopped by removing them by gastric lavage is greater now
Doctor :   if you delay , the absorption of the drug from the stomach will be complete
Doctor :   and this will result in severe liver damage
User :   Do you mean stomach pump, can I just make my self sick have drunk lots of water etc
Doctor :   and if not treatable, you may need a liver transplantation
Doctor :   no please dont do that
Doctor :   you might end up damaging your stomach
Doctor :   and causing damage due to bleeding and stomach tears
Doctor :   in the hospital, you will be given a tube thorugh with a lavage will be done medically
User :   Im just so scared now of telling him
Doctor :   you can just head to the ER
Doctor :   and then the people there can give your husband a call
Doctor :   you can explain everything later to him and he will understand
User :   No I dont drive these days
Doctor :   but if u delay, and it increases the complications, then it will be a more silly thing to do
Doctor :   you can call the 911 emergency services and tell them
Doctor :   they can come over ,provide first aid
User :   I am in the UK
Doctor :   and then transfer you to the hospital
Doctor :   IN THAT case call on 999
Doctor :   I hope you have understood my advice
Doctor :   thanks for consulting me here
Doctor :   take care and bye for now