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What are the dangers of paracetamol?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Generally the biggest danger of paracetamol (acetaminophen, Tylenol) is the potential of liver damage if taken incorrectly.

The recommended maximum daily dose in the United States and the UK is 4,000mg, taken in 1,000mg doses 4 times a day (every six hours).

Since it affects the liver, it is recommended to not drink alcohol with paracetamol because it can increase the potential for liver damage.

The recommended daily dose has been recently discussed and the FDA may recommend a lower dose soon. I'm unsure what the recommendations are in Europe, but the potential health effects are certainly the same.

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13y ago

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