Acetaminophen overdose resident survival guide

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.
• Aceta
• Actimin
• Apacet
• Aspirin Free Anacin
• Atasol
• Banesin
• Dapa
• Datril Extra-Strength
• Feverall
• Fibi
• Genapap
• Genebs,
• Panadol

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 .

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