Acetaminophen—unintentional overdoses: Accidental overdoses of acetaminophen are the
most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States. For this reason, the US Food …

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), concerned about the incidence of acute liver
failure due to acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose, has mandated new labeling on …

Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is the most widely used pain reliever globally. It was
approved in the US in 1950 as a prescription drug and then for over-the-counter (OTC) use …

Acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause for calls to Poison Control Centers (>
100,000/year) and accounts for more than 56,000 emergency room visits, 2,600 …

Severe acetaminophen hepatotoxicity frequently leads to acute liver failure (ALF). We
determined the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of acetaminophen-induced ALF at 22 …

Acetaminophen toxicity is one of the most common causes of both intentional and
unintentional poisoning in the United States. It has become the most common cause of acute …

After only limited success in per-suadingdrugmanufacturerstoreduce the amount of the
painkiller acetaminophen in prescription combination products, the US Food and Drug …

Acetaminophen (also known as APAP or paracetamol) has long been considered a safe
nonprescription analgesic and antipyretic. Furthermore, it is considered a safe alternative to …

Abstract The US Food and Drug Administration has formally requested that pharmaceutical
manufacturers limit the amount of acetaminophen (APAP) in prescription products. The goal …

Background. Unintentional acetaminophen toxicity is a common problem throughout the
world but particularly in the more developed countries. To deal with the problem, several …