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===Common dosage forms and strengths===
===Common dosage forms and strengths===


Suppository: 120 mg, 125 mg, 325 mg, 650 mg
#Suppository: 120 mg, 125 mg, 325 mg, 650 mg
Chewable tablets: 80 mg
#Chewable tablets: 80 mg
Regular strength: 325 mg
#Regular strength: 325 mg
Extra strength: 500 mg
#Extra strength: 500 mg
Liquid: 160 mg/teaspoon
#Liquid: 160 mg/teaspoon
Drops: 100 mg / mL, 120 mg / 2.5 mL
#Drops: 100 mg / mL, 120 mg / 2.5 mL


'''mg = milligrams'''
'''mg = milligrams'''

Revision as of 20:10, 21 December 2013

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]


Definition

Acetaaminophen is widely used as a pain medication in the U.S . An overdose normally occurs when somebody ingests it accidentally or intentionally above the normal recommended dose . It one of the most common poisoning in the U.S and worldwide . The main reason of this being that is is easily available and people think that it is a very safe medication . It is available in the U.S market under the following brand names .

  • Tylenol
  • Anacin-3
  • Liquiprin
  • Percocet
  • Tempra
  • Cold and flu medicines.

Common dosage forms and strengths

  1. Suppository: 120 mg, 125 mg, 325 mg, 650 mg
  2. Chewable tablets: 80 mg
  3. Regular strength: 325 mg
  4. Extra strength: 500 mg
  5. Liquid: 160 mg/teaspoon
  6. Drops: 100 mg / mL, 120 mg / 2.5 mL

mg = milligrams

Maximum advisable dosage is 4000 mg of acetaminophen a day. A severe overdose can happen if taken more than 7000 mg / day .

Causes

Most Common Causes

Management

References


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