Tylenol with Codeine Overdose

Tylenol with Codeine is, as expected by the name, made up of a combination of acetaminophen and codeine. This medication is a prescription painkiller and is prescribed to relieve moderate to severe pain. Codeine is an opioid, while acetaminophen is available over the counter without a prescription. The acetaminophen in Tylenol with Codeine allows the codeine to be more effective. It is also quickly absorbed into the gastrointestinal system, which means that an accidental overdose is very often fatal.

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What are the Signs of a Tylenol with Codeine Overdose?

Physically, the signs of a Tylenol with Codeine overdose may include pinpoint pupils, bluish fingertips and lips, cold and clammy skin, vomiting and heavy sweating. Other symptoms can be harder to detect, but may be more serious. These symptoms are slow, labored or shallow breathing; low blood pressure; spasms of the stomach or intestines and a lack of alertness. At excessive levels, Tylenol with Codeine is toxic and overdose patient may experience respiratory arrest, coma, convulsions, and kidney or liver failure.

What Do I Do in the Event of a Tylenol with Codeine Overdose?

In the event that you or someone you are with overdoses on Tylenol with Codeine, call 911 immediately. Emergency personnel will request certain information including the following:

Patient's age, weight, and their condition
The strength of the Tylenol with Codeine
When it was swallowed
The amount swallowed
If the medication was prescribed for the patient

Try your best to provide as much information as possible. Do not worry if you are unable to answer all the questions. If you know where the bottle of Tylenol with Codeine is, take it to the hospital. The staff may want to see it.

Poison Control is also available if you are not certain you are experiencing an overdose and need more information or advice. You can reach poison experts by calling .

How is a Tylenol with Codeine Overdose Treated?

Treatment for a Tylenol with Codeine overdose is determined by how it affects the patients. As a rule, overdosing on an opioid will cause respiratory depression and in this case, the emergency medical staff will provide ventilation to stabilize breathing. Naloxone hydrochloride is routinely injected to reverse the effects of the drug. In the event that the drug has been ingested in the last 4 or 6 hours, gastric emptying may be the best way to extract the remaining unabsorbed Tylenol with Codeine. Blood will also be drawn to determine if the level of acetaminophen is toxic. N-Acetyl will be given to counteract an acetaminophen overdose.

How Do I Avoid a Tylenol with Codeine Overdose?

If your doctor prescribes Tylenol with Codeine, be sure that you understand all adverse interactions and inform your doctor about all medication you are taking. Avoid over the counter medications that contain acetaminophen as more than 4000 milligrams will induce symptoms of an overdose. If you are in doubt, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplements, vitamins or home remedies. In general, it is also advisable to limit your intake of alcohol since it may increase your risk of liver damage and overdose. Taking Tylenol with Codeine in larger doses than prescribed can result in an overdose as well.

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Additional Resources

MedicineNet.com: Tylenol with Codeine Overdose
RxList.com: Tylenol with Codeine Overdose

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