Acetaminophen

Uses

How it works

Benefits

Dosage & preparation

Risks & contraindications

Interactions

Comparisons

Background

Evidence quality

Where it comes from

Highlighted claims

• Acetaminophen is the generic name for Tylenol. — Best Remedy (Antidote) for Tylenol Poisoning
• Acetaminophen destroys liver cells when taken in large amounts. — Best Remedy (Antidote) for Tylenol Poisoning
• Acetaminophen tablets are available in doses as high as 1,000 mg each. — Bad Food and Drug Combinations
• Exceeding four 1,000 mg acetaminophen tablets per day carries significant liver toxicity risk on its own. — Bad Food and Drug Combinations
• Acetaminophen is the most common cause of liver transplants in the United States. — The Most Common Cause of Liver Transplants
• The toxic threshold for acetaminophen is 4 grams per day, and the recommended maximum is 3 grams per 24-hour period. — The Most Common Cause of Liver Transplants
• Acetaminophen is present as an active ingredient in many common over-the-counter medications beyond Tylenol. — The Most Common Cause of Liver Transplants
• Taking two or more acetaminophen-containing products together can push total daily intake into toxic territory even at individually normal doses. — The Most Common Cause of Liver Transplants
• The primary danger of acetaminophen overdose is accidental accumulation from multiple products taken simultaneously for legitimate reasons during illness, not intentional abuse. — The Most Common Cause of Liver Transplants
• Over 70,000 people are hospitalized each year from acetaminophen overdose. — Best Remedy (Antidote) for Tylenol Poisoning