Poisonings From a Popular Pain Reliever Are Rising - New York Times
Some people are unwittingly taking more than the maximum recommended dosage for acetaminophen leading to deadly consequences.
Acetaminophen, also known as Paracetamol, is the main ingredient in Tylenol, and is also an ingredient in other drugs such as Midol, NyQuil Cold and Flu, Percocet and Vicodin. The problem is that most people don't realize that the drugs they are taking contain acetaminophen. They only find out when it's too late.
Taking too much acetaminophen will destroy your liver. Just one 12 mg dose can kill you. So you need to be very careful about monitoring your total acetaminophen intake for each day and make sure that it does not exceed 4,000 milligrams (4 grams) in a 24-hour period (each Extra Strength Tylenol tablet contains 500 mg). And if you drink, consult a doctor before taking acetaminophen.
Acetaminophen, also known as Paracetamol, is the main ingredient in Tylenol, and is also an ingredient in other drugs such as Midol, NyQuil Cold and Flu, Percocet and Vicodin. The problem is that most people don't realize that the drugs they are taking contain acetaminophen. They only find out when it's too late.
Taking too much acetaminophen will destroy your liver. Just one 12 mg dose can kill you. So you need to be very careful about monitoring your total acetaminophen intake for each day and make sure that it does not exceed 4,000 milligrams (4 grams) in a 24-hour period (each Extra Strength Tylenol tablet contains 500 mg). And if you drink, consult a doctor before taking acetaminophen.
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