Treatment for an Acetaminophen Overdose

Early treatment after an overdose with acetaminophen is important. If the overdose was recent, activated charcoal may be given to prevent the body from absorbing the drug. A medication called N-acetylcysteine (Acetadote^®, Mucomyst^®) is extremely important for the treatment of an overdose and can help prevent liver damage. Treatment will also include supportive care, which consists of treating the symptoms that occur as a result of the overdose. Sometimes, liver transplantation is necessary.

 

It is important that you seek prompt medical attention if you believe that you may have overdosed on acetaminophen.