Thread by @wakawaka_doctor

You are now taking paracetamol like sweet, in fact some of you mix it with Alabunkun and Heineken

Any small headache, fiam!!!

PARACETAMOL ABUSE...a Thread.

Paracetamol is a common painkiller that's as easy buying a loaf of bread in any supermarket.

But paracetamol continues to be the most common cause of accidental and deliberate poisonings every year.

Paracetamol is used often for the treatment of aches, chills, feverish conditions, cramps and even headaches.

It's a very useful medication.
However, like everything else that is good in nature, it also has its drawbacks. For every ‘paracetamol’ strength there is a weakness

Paracetamol can be taken with or without food.

The usual dose for adults is one or two 500mg tablets up to 4 times in 24 hours.

Always leave 4hrs between doses.

A person who takes 40 tablets of paracetamol at once can expect some degree of damage, different from another individual who takes four or even six tablets consistently over a three-month period. -1

Paracetamol toxicity, which results from the former, results not from the direct effect of the drug itself, but from the activity of its metabolite, an agent called N-acetyl-p-benzoquinoneimine-N-acetylcysteine, on the liver.

It can damage your kidneys.

It can also cause : Diarrhea

increased sweating

loss of appetite

nausea or vomiting

stomach cramps or pain

swelling, pain, or tenderness in the upper abdomen or stomach area

As good as the medication can be, it should not be taken on excess. Take the recommended dosage and stick to it.

If symptoms persist, it's best to speak to your doctor.

Thanks for coming to this morning class. Stay safe out there...