AboutNigel Simmons Expertise I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised.
Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner.
I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question.
Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
Experience Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
Past/Present clients Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
Question I found a white pill that has the number L484 on it and I was concerned to know what it is becuase my daughter might of ate it off of the floor. So it would be helpful to know what kind of pill it is. Thank you
Answer Bridgett
Assuming the tablet is white and oval in shape, it appears that it is a generic (unbranded) Acetaminophen tablet.
Without knowing the age of your daughter I can't advise on the risks of overdosage, but I would take this as a lesson leaned. It is all too easy to drop or lose tablets which small children seem able to find so easily. My recommendation is always to keep medicines in a (locked) cupboard, well out of their reach and wherever possible, only take medicines when they cannot watch.
Regrettably, tablets and capsules are such similar size to sweets and candy, so they are immediately attractive to children.
