Too Much of A Good Thing…
Posted: August 30th, 2011 | Tags: 1800-222-1222, acetaminophen, adults, children, dosage, FDA, Illinois Poison Center, medication, over the counter drugs, Poison Center, poison prevention, tylenol | No Comments »
Making sense of new voluntary dosing guidelines on acetaminophen containing products: Minimizing liver damage associated with a common medicine.
Acetaminophen is one of the most common over-the-counter (OTC) medications, appearing in over 600 OTC products. It is an effective pain reliever and fever reducer when used as directed, though it can cause severe liver damage if overused. In fact, acetaminophen overdose is the most common cause of acute liver failure requiring a liver transplant in the United States. Read more »