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Acetaminophen and codeine overdose
Alternative Names: Tylenol # 3 overdose; Phenaphen with codeine overdose; Tylenol with codeine overdose Home Treatment: Seek immediate emergency medical help. This type of overdose can cause death. Text Continues Below DO NOT MAKE THE PERSON THROW UP. Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information: Patient's age, weight, and condition Name of the product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known) Time it was swallowed Amount swallowed If the medication was prescribed for the patient Poison Control, or a local emergency number: The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions. This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Take the container with you to the emergency room. What to expect at the emergency room: The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may be admitted to the hospital, and may receive: Fluids Medicines to treat symptoms Activated charcoal A nasogastric (NG) tube thru the nose into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)    Artificial respiration A counteracting drug called naloxone (multiple doses may be needed) Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>