Acetaminophen: The Most Common Drug in America
July 24, 2014 by Web Editor
Filed under Health & Wellness
Each week, more than 50 million Americans use a medicine that contains acetaminophen—a drug ingredient found in more than 600 different over-the-counter and prescription
medicines including pain relievers, fever reducers, sleep
aids and numerous cough, cold and flu medicines. This report and educational resource from the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition reviews the dosing behaviors that can lead to unintentional acetaminophen overdose and explores
the successful impact of ongoing education campaigns to drive safe use and prevent overdose-related liver damage