Over the years salicylate poisoning has decreased while Paracetmol poisoning has increased.
In general, analgesic poisoning which includes drugs like aspirin, Paracetmol, NSAID’s and morphine accounts for one-third of all poisoning cases.
Aspirin contains the active substance salicylic acid which in our body is metabolized to salicylate.
If taken in a large quantity it can cause overdose and poisoning which may be fatal unless prompt medical attention is available in good health care facility.