Swallowed 10 tablets of Paracetamol at a time

Dear Ask The Doctor: Over dosed on Paracetamol, i swallowed 10 just over an hour ago. ive vomitted, had a lot of water and eaten since. do i need to go to hospital...?

Dear Kirsty: Paracetamol overdose occurs with the ingestion of about 24 to 30 standard tablets at the same time, and the main toxicity is due to its effects on liver. You may not experience severe toxic effects since you ingested 10 tablets, but it is always safe to consult your doctor for an assessment of the degree of liver damage and a blood test for liver functions, so that immediate treatment can be administered if required.