If the damage is severe, a liver transplant may be necessary in order to save a life. It is also found in many other over-the-counter medications people can buy at the drug store and in many prescription drugs.Īcetaminophen in overdose can seriously damage the liver. However, if taken in excess amounts, acetaminophen can cause a life-threatening illness.Īcetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol. Over many years, it has been used countless times by many people and it has proven to be a safe and effective medication. Inadvertently, people taking maximum Tylenol doses were overdosing because they were also taking other medicines at the same time that contained acetaminophen. The recommended maximum dose per day has dropped from 4000 mg to 3000 mg because other medications have acetaminophen as an added compound. It is used for the treatment of pain and to lower fever.
However, taking too much Tylenol (an overdose) can also cause liver failure.Īcetaminophen is one of the most common medications found in households.
Tylenol is a very effective pain-killing (analgesic) and fever-reducing (anti-pyretic) agent.
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