Please call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Poisoning Treatment
Call 911 NOW if the person is:
Unconscious
Not breathing
1. Get Help Immediately
CallPoison Control at 800-222-1222 for instructions, even if there are no signs of poisoning.
If possible, provide this information: all medications the person may have taken, how much he or she may have taken, and when.
If you are told to seek emergency care, collect and bring any pills or pill bottles with you.
2. Follow Up
For small amounts, you may need to watch the person carefully at home.
For a larger amount, you may need to take the person to a hospital emergency department.
In high doses, acetaminophen can cause damage to the liver. At the hospital, doctors will check the level of acetaminophen in the blood and may give activated charcoal or antidote medication to prevent the toxic effect on the body.
WebMD Medical Reference
SOURCES:
Merck Manual, Home Edition: "Acetaminophen Poisoning."
Merck Manual Professional Edition: "Acetaminophen Poisoning."
American Association of Poison Control Centers: "Acetaminophen Poisoning: an Evidence-Based Consensus Guideline for Out-of-Hospital Management."