What happens if you give an infant too much acetaminophen?

What happens if you give an infant too much acetaminophen?

If a child takes too much acetaminophen (or takes the recommended amount for too long) toxins can build up in their body. This toxicity can cause vomiting, liver damage and death. It’s important to deal with the situation quickly.

How much acetaminophen is toxic for a child?

The toxicity of acetaminophen overdose has long been recognized. Potentially toxic doses are those that are greater than 150 mg/kg/dose in children and greater than 7–10 g/dose in adults. With the advent of many combination analgesic medications, the potential for unintentional overdose has increased.

How much acetaminophen is too much for a baby?

The general rule when you’re giving a baby Tylenol® is that you should provide 10 milligrams per kilogram of body weight every four hours. But don’t exceed more than five doses per day.

What assessment findings are expected in a child who ingested high levels of acetaminophen?

Overall clinical findings are nonspecific and range from asymptomatic to nausea, anorexia, emesis, diaphoresis, and fatigue. Given these nonspecific symptoms, patients are at risk of being given an acetaminophen-based product to treat their complaints.

How much Tylenol can a 20 pound baby have?

6 to 11 pounds = 1.25 ml or 40 mg. 12 to 17 pounds = 2.5 ml or 80 mg. 18 to 23 pounds = 3.75 ml or 120mg.

What is the most serious toxic effect of acute acetaminophen overdose?

Acetaminophen in overdose can seriously damage the liver. If the damage is severe, a liver transplant may be necessary in order to save a life. The antidote to acetaminophen overdose is N-acetylcysteine (NAC). It is most effective when given within 8 hours of ingesting acetaminophen.

What is the most important toxicity of acetaminophen?

If used in proper therapeutic doses, acetaminophen has an excellent safety profile; however, its major side effect is hepatotoxicity, which can occur after overdose or misuse. This is because acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver.

How do you know if a baby is overdosing?

Signs of an overdose Vomiting, gastrointestinal pain, nausea or diarrhoea. Dizziness, palpitations or laboured breathing. Seizures.

How much Tylenol can I give my 19 lb baby?

For example, if you are using Infants’ Tylenol Oral Suspension, which has a concentration of 160 mg per 5 ml, the correct dosages are: 6 to 11 pounds = 1.25 ml or 40 mg. 12 to 17 pounds = 2.5 ml or 80 mg. 18 to 23 pounds = 3.75 ml or 120mg.

How much Tylenol can a 25 pound baby have?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Information