What are the symptoms and signs of acetaminophen intoxication?
Acetaminophen intoxication typically includes four phases. Symptoms and signs may start with loss of appetite for food, nausea, vomiting and a vague feeling of body discomfort, replaced by abdominal pain, liver enlargement and reduced amount of urine, followed by deterioration in liver functions. Please note that a known acetaminophen overdose is an emergency situation requiring emergency department care and hospitalization. If the amount of acetaminophen taken is not known, do not wait until symptoms develop to make a decision to seek medical help.
