USA Today January 15,2014:
FDA warns against high-dose prescription acetaminophen
The
Food and Drug Administration is asking doctors to stop prescribing
combination medications that contain more than 325 mg. of acetaminophen
per dose, because of long-standing concerns about liver damage.
The risks of liver toxicity from acetaminophen have been well known in medical practice for as long as I can remember. This post is just a friendly reminder in case you did not see this recent news in USA Today, or any other news outlet. It is very important, and it cannot be stressed enough.
Back in December I posted "
Ten things you should know about acetaminophen." You can re-read the post by clicking the link in the title. Many people do not realize that they might be ingesting more acetaminophen then they thought possible because it's an ingredient in so many products.
My best advice: Read the label. If you are caring for someone who takes multiple medications...read those labels too. It might just save a life!
Source: FDA, USA Today
The risks of liver toxicity from acetaminophen have been well known in medical practice for as long as I can remember. This post is just a friendly reminder in case you did not see this recent news in USA Today, or any other news outlet. It is very important, and it cannot be stressed enough.
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