AFRO-NETS> Uganda: Three kids die of "Panadol tablets" overdose

[A Odutola <chpss_abo@yahoo.com>]

Uganda: Three kids die of "Panadol tablets" overdose
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"Three children died instantly and one was admitted to Kayunga 
hospital in critical condition when their mother gave them an 
overdose of Panadol tablets, reports Kibuuka Lumu." Source: New 
Vision, Kampala, Uganda. September 7, 2003.
 
Although details in the report are sketchy, this story should 
serve to remind general health consumers as well as primary care 
providers in Africa that this seemingly safe and commonly used 
drug can be fatal if taken in excess of dosage recommendations.
 
To read the full report and learn more about paracetamol and how 
to manage paracetamol overdose, click on: 
http://www.datelinehealth-africa.net/betav1.0/news/detailnews.asp?news_id=8175
 
 
A. Odutola
mailto:chpss_abo@yahoo.com

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