The FDA has decided to leave acetaminophen on the shelves and in pills with some changes. The maximum dose per pill will be reduced and the maximum daily dose that is considered safe will be reduced to 3250 mg, down from 4000 mg. More warnings on all products with acetaminophen will be required. Also more warnings about mixing alcohol with acetaminophen will be required. The percentage of cases of liver failure is higher in people using alcohol with acetaminophen. What's missing perhaps is changing the adult maximum dose to one based on the person's weight.
So we can all breathe a little easier about this issue. I am relieved. For once the FDA has opted for more public education about the dangers of acetaminophen and reducing the doses in the medications.
drBob
The FDA has decided to leave acetaminophen on the shelves and in pills with some changes. The maximum dose per pill will be reduced and the maximum daily dose that is considered safe will be reduced to 3250 mg, down from 4000 mg. More warnings on all products with acetaminophen will be required. Also more warnings about mixing alcohol with acetaminophen will be required. The percentage of cases of liver failure is higher in people using alcohol with acetaminophen. What's missing perhaps is changing the adult maximum dose to one based on the person's weight.
So we can all breathe a little easier about this issue. I am relieved. For once the FDA has opted for more public education about the dangers of acetaminophen and reducing the doses in the medications.
drBob