Puis-je prendre de l'alcool et du paracétamol ensemble ?

If you are taking paracétamol for pain, it is best to avoid alcohol entirely as combining them increases the risk of liver damage or even insuffisance hépatique.

Never exceed the maximum dose of paracetamol (usually 4 grams or eight 500mg tablets in 24 hours), as alcohol makes even a small overdose much more dangerous.

If you drink more than 3 units of alcohol a day on a regular basis, you must speak to your doctor before taking paracetamol.

Pourquoi cela se produit

The liver breaks down paracetamol into a toxic byproduct. Normally, the liver uses a substance called glutathione to neutralise this toxin. Alcohol can deplete the liver's supply of glutathione and also cause the liver to produce more of the toxic byproduct, making it harder for the body to protect itself from liver damage.

You may be experiencing an interaction between alcohol and paracetamol if:

• You have nausea or vomiting after drinking alcohol and taking paracetamol.

• You develop upper abdominal pain or tenderness.

• Vous vous sentez anormalement fatigué, faible ou mal en point.

• Vous remarquez un jaunissement de la peau ou des yeux (jaunisse).

• You have dark urine or pale poo (stools).

• Les analyses de sang montrent une augmentation des enzymes hépatiques.

• Symptoms appear after drinking alcohol regularly or in large amounts while taking paracetamol.
  

Si vous présentez l'un des symptômes ci-dessus, vous devriez :

• Seek medical advice urgently, especially if you have abdominal pain or feel very unwell.

• Call NHS 111 or attend A&E immediately if you have taken more than the recommended dose of paracetamol.

• Do not take any more paracetamol or drink alcohol until you have been medically reviewed.

• Tell the healthcare professional exactly how much paracetamol and alcohol you have had, and when.

• Attend any blood tests arranged to check your liver function.
  

Dommages au foie

Regularly drinking alcohol significantly increases the risk of severe liver damage if you take paracetamol. Do not exceed the maximum dose of paracetamol, and avoid heavy drinking while using it.

Produits combinés

Many cold and flu remedies also contain paracetamol. Taking more than one product containing paracetamol can lead to a overdose fatale. Always check the ingredients of other medicines.

Taking multiple medicines? Our Vérificateur d'Interactions Médicamenteuses helps you check whether your prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements are safe to take together. Simply search for your medicines to see potential interactions and what to do about them.

Avertissement

Ces informations sont fournies à des fins éducatives générales uniquement et ne doivent pas être considérées comme un substitut aux conseils médicaux professionnels. Consultez toujours votre médecin généraliste, votre pharmacien ou un autre professionnel de santé qualifié avant de prendre des décisions concernant vos médicaments. Les circonstances individuelles peuvent varier, et seul un professionnel de santé connaissant votre historique médical peut fournir des conseils personnalisés.