Abstract

DELIBERATE SELF HARM USING ACETAMINOPHEN--CASE SERIES

Merin Elza Anil*, Dr. Rekha G. Muricken, Dr. Anila Elizabeth Abraham, Dr. Elizabeth James and Dr. Sunil Antony

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Abstract

Acetaminophen, a commonly available over-the-counter medication, is used by a significant portion of the population to injure themselves deliberately. The majority of cases don't result in death, although they can seriously damage the liver. The major treatment for this toxicity is N-acetylcysteine.[1] We describe a run of ten instances at our hospital over the past five years of persons purposefully ingesting paracetamol tablets and their management.

Keywords: Acetaminophen, Intentional Self Harm, NAcetylcysteine.