Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, has been linked to severe liver damage and liver failure when taken in excess of the recommended dose. The link between Tylenol and liver damage is most often seen in individuals taking drugs containing Acetaminophen over an extended period of time.
In a January 2011, Acetaminophen FDA News Release the FDA asked that all manufacturers of prescription combination products limit the acetaminophen content to no more than 325 milligrams in each tablet or capsule.
In addition to placing a limit on the amount of acetaminophen in prescription drugs, the FDA also began requiring manufacturers to include the risk of severe liver injury on the labels of all prescription combination acetaminophen products.
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is an over the counter pain reliever and fever reducer. It is commonly used to treat headaches, muscle aches, other bodily aches, colds, fevers and more.
While Tylenol (acetaminophen) can often be an effective form of pain relief and fever reduction, side effects associated with too much of the drug are often severe and sometimes life threatening.
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