Early detection and treatment are imperative in order to avoid hepatotoxicity, or chemical liver damage. It’s heavily marketed for its safety, and because it’s often found over-the-counter, people assume it’s safe - but when taken in large doses, acetaminophen can be deadly.īecause the signs and symptoms of acetaminophen overdose mimic common illnesses, a diagnosis may go undetected for several hours.
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( 1)Īcetaminophen produces more than $1 billion in annual sales for Tylenol alone. Did you know that acetaminophen overdose is one of the most common poisonings worldwide? It accounts for more than 56,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations and an estimated 458 deaths due to acute liver failure each year.
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