ACETAMINOPHEN
If you are aware that someone has taken more than the recommended dose of acetaminophen, it is important to get them medical help immediately, even if the person does not have any symptoms. Symptoms of overdose may include:
- nausea
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- sweating
- extreme tiredness
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- pain in the upper right part of the stomach
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- flu-like symptoms (Source: National Library of Medicine)
Acetaminophen – and Liver damage:
Using too much Acetaminophen can cause serious liver damage, which may not be noticed for several days. There are two categories of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers/fever reducers: Acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Acetaminophen is used to relieve headaches, muscle aches and fever. It is also found in many other medicines, such as cough syrup and cold and sinus medicines. OTC NSAIDs are used to help relieve pain and reduce fever. NSAIDs include aspirin, naproxen, ketoprofen and ibuprofen, and are also found in many medicines taken for colds, sinus pressure and allergies.
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers/fever reducers (the kind you can buy without a prescription) are generally safe and effective when used as directed. However, they can cause serious problems when used by people with certain conditions or taking specific medicines. They can also cause problems in people who take too much, or use them for a longer period of time than the product’s Drug Facts label recommends. That is why it is important to follow label directions carefully. If you have questions, talk to a pharmacist or health care professional.
It is important that you read the labels of all your over-the-counter medicines so you are aware of the correct recommended dosage. If a measuring tool is provided with your medicine, use it as directed. NSAIDs, for some people with certain medical problems, can lead to the development of stomach bleeding and kidney disease. (Source: US Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health & Human Services, 2007)
Acetaminophen – Brand Names & Combinations:
In addition to the commonly used name “Tylenol”®, Acetaminophen is marketed under many other brand names and may be a listed component of many other over the counter and prescription medications:
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Brand names of combination products that contain Acetaminophen
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