A new viral challenge among teenagers increased the concern of parents and doctors rosarySanta Fe. The challenge is this Take ten paracetamol tabletspainkilling and antipyretic medications, followed and seen Who can endure the overdose the longest?. Whoever lasts the longest will be crowned the winner. Several teenagers were eventually hospitalized and the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the National University of Rosario (UNR) warned against this The challenge can result in irreversible damage or even death.
The challenge became known TikTokone of the most used social networks by teenagers, according to local media The capital. consists when taking a whole blister pack of 1 gram paracetamol tablets and filmed as the overdose progresses, to the point that the teenager manages to resist. The media in Santa Fe warned about this There are already cases of young people being hospitalized because of the challenge.
This type of medication intake is too high compared to the expected level. The pill Works against pain and fever Blocks discomfort signals in the brain and is usually gentle on the stomach. However, the recommended measurement applies to adults and children aged 12 and over It is one tablet every six to eight hoursalthough it depends on each recipe. Even some specialists They advise against use in young people under 15 years of age..
Because excessive consumption can occur Poisonings difficult and even show its effect up to 72 hours after ingestionIt is always recommended to follow the instructions in the brochure carefully.
However, the challenge ignored these specialists’ recommendations. According to local media, the challenge consisted of two parts. First, the teens competed against each other to see who could do it Take as many tablets as possible before you are admitted to hospital. In the second they measured the length of stay of each adolescent in the hospital. Whoever spent the least amount of time in the hospital was declared the winner.
Although cases have already been registered USA and some countries EuropeNow the challenge has arrived in Argentina and in Rosario in particular. For this reason the UNR Faculty of Medical Sciences issued a statement to warn the teens’ families.
“We are informing fathers, mothers and health professionals about the spread of challenges on social networks encouraging them to consume over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol. This challenge includes.” intentional ingestion of toxic doses of paracetamol to assess resistance and compare the length of hospital stay with peers,” they described from the university.
They then warned of the risks associated with the challenge: “Paracetamol can cause.” severe and irreversible liver damagewhat sometimes need a liver transplant. It also produces Kidney and pancreas damage and even death“.
“Paracetamol is not permitted to be given to minors. If it is given to adults, they must be made aware of the risk of overdose.” Medicines should not be accessible to children and young people. Adult consumption must be responsible,” they concluded.
In case of an overdose of paracetamol, you should resort to it nearest hospital or sanatorium and request a review by the toxicology team. You can also call National Poison Center 24 hours a day at 0800-333-0160.
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