Acetaminophen
Brand: Tylenol
No boxed warning on the current FDA label.
- Caution
- Severe liver damage in overdose: the adult maximum is 4 g per day from all sources (3 g on many OTC labels).
- Pregnancy
- Preferred analgesic and antipyretic in pregnancy at recommended doses.
Common side effects
- Generally well tolerated
- Rash
- Nausea
Key interactions
- Alcohol increases liver-damage risk
- Adds up with combination products containing it
- May increase warfarin effect with regular use
Counseling points
- Do not exceed the daily maximum dose
- Check other products for hidden acetaminophen
- Limit alcohol while taking
- Seek care promptly after any overdose
- Report yellowing of skin or eyes
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