What is the fatal dose of paracetamol (acetaminophen).
Paracetamol which is an over the counter painkiller or antipyretic (used to treat fever), is toxic to the body if taken in a higher dose. In higher doses, it is toxic to the liver.
The fatal dose of paracetamol, which may cause acute liver failure or fulminant hepatitis and subsequently death is more than 12 grams or 250mg/kg,