I accidentally took two 500mg Paracetamol tablets for a fever and am now experiencing persistent watery stools and severe gas despite consulting a doctor. What medicine should I take to treat these symptoms?
Taking two 500mg Paracetamol tablets (1000mg total) is actually a standard, safe adult dose and is highly unlikely to cause your symptoms. Your fever, watery stools, and gas are likely due to an underlying stomach infection (gastroenteritis) rather than the medication. To treat these symptoms, prioritize staying hydrated using Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS). For symptomatic relief, you may use over-the-counter Loperamide for the diarrhea (only if there is no blood in your stool or high fever) and Simethicone for gas. However, because your symptoms are persistent, please follow up with your doctor for a proper evaluation.
Ask Apollo
AI powered Health Chatbot
I accidentally took two 500mg Paracetamol tablets for a fever and am now experiencing persistent watery stools and severe gas despite consulting a doctor. What medicine should I take to treat these symptoms?