Tylenol / Acetaminophen
Alert Update: January 2011
Label Changes for Prescription Drugs Containing Acetaminophen
On January 13, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that it is asking manufacturers of prescription acetaminophen combination products to limit the maximum amount of acetaminophen to 325 mg per tablet or dosage unit. This action is in response to recent findings of the drug’s link to an increased risk of liver damage.
A Boxed Warning will also highlight the potential for severe liver injury and will explain the possibility of allergic reactions for all prescription drug products containing acetaminophen.
Hurt by Tylenol or a Drug Containing Acetaminophen?
Did you suffer a serious illness from taking acetaminophen or a drug that had acetaminophen in it? Did you have serious liver damage while taking Tylenol? If so, contact Edgar Snyder & Associates today. You may have a case, but you need to act fast. There are time limits to file a dangerous drug claim.
Overview of Acetaminophen and Safety Information
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used drugs in the United States. It is a pain reliever and fever reducer, taken commonly to treat headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, toothaches, and colds.
Millions of people take acetaminophen or drugs that contain it every year with no problems. However, the FDA continues to receive reports of severe liver injury related to acetaminophen – mainly due to those who took more than the prescribed dose, who took more than one product at a time that contained the drug, and who drank alcohol while taking the drug.
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that there are 1,600 cases of acute liver failure each year. Acetaminophen was listed as the most common cause of this serious health issue. Several studies have shown that people tend to take more than the recommended dose when using an over-the-counter drug, a prescription medication, or both.
In January 2011, the FDA began asking manufacturers of prescription acetaminophen combination products to place warnings on the containers to alert consumers of the risk of severe liver injury or allergic reactions. Manufacturers also began limiting the maximum amount of acetaminophen to 325 mg per tablet or dose in these products.
The FDA also provides a list of marketed acetaminophen-containing prescription products.
Over-the-counter acetaminophen products, like Tylenol, are already required to include information about the potential for safety risks, including liver failure. Always read the directions and side effect warnings before taking any over-the-counter or prescription medications or giving them to your kids. Only take the amount listed on the container, within the proper time frame. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
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