Table 2 Stages of paracetamol intoxication, modified after [11, 12]
From: Paracetamol as a toxic substance for children: aspects of legislation in selected countries
Stage | Time frame | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|
1 | 0.5 – 24 h | Unspecific symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, malaise |
2 | 24 – 48 h | Abdominal pain, abnormal laboratory values |
3 | 3 – 4 days | Peak of hepatic dysfunction, stage 1 symptoms may reappear |
4 | 4 – 14 days | Recovery or complete liver failure |