Unintentional overdose of paracetamol as a problem of modern times - a case report

INTRODUCTION
 Paracetamol is one of the most widely used analgesics and antipyretics in world. An overdose this drug can occur after a single ingestion large amount paracetamol or repeated smaller amounts that eventually exceed recommended total dose result liver damage. It believed maximum daily for an adult 4g.
 MATERIALS AND METHOD
 Patient information was collected from hospital records available clinical toxicology department. In addition, we conducted literature review on using PubMed.
 CASE REPORT
 A patient, 16 years old, admitted district to Clinical Toxicology Cardiology Department Lublin intoxication suspected with psychoactive substance. The patient's history revealed he had taken 20 500mg (10g) tablets short intervals 2 h abdominal pain. patient treated full antidote (ACC), infusion continued at maintenance dose. Despite treatment administered, increasing features damage were observed (INR 2.78, AST 6273 U/l, ALT 8854 bilirubin 3.83 mg/dl).The consulted qualify possible transplant. With intensive maintained, downward trend parameters achieved. discharged good general condition, without complaints.
 CONCLUSION
 Due number overdoses (intentional accidental), strategies should be implemented raise awareness prevent this-educating patients, encouraging label/leaflet reading, reducing packages, more visible warnings packages.