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Will 20ml Paracetamol Affect The Liver Of 3 Year Old?

Hi I accidentally gave 20ml paracetomol instead of 10 ml for my 3 1/2 yr old son once. It was 120mg suspension.
I got confused with the 10 ml container lid to be 5 ml.
Will I child liver be affected.
LAst administered dose was before 26 hours ie. Last night.
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Total daily dose of paracetol is 60mg per kg body weight.You gave 20 ml .its equivalent to 20 mg/kg
So don't worry.Be careful from next time
Regards
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Will 20ml Paracetamol Affect The Liver Of 3 Year Old?

Hello Welcome to healthcaremagic Total daily dose of paracetol is 60mg per kg body weight.You gave 20 ml .its equivalent to 20 mg/kg So don t worry.Be careful from next time Regards