2006-10-23 07:49:35 · 10 answers · asked by Kal 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
2400mg per day. 100mg per hour. My doctor had me on it for arthritis and those were his orders.
2006-10-23 08:02:27 · answer #1 · answered by icddppl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 Grams per 24 hours. That is 8 extra strength Tylenol, each pill has 500 mg of acetaminophen. If you are taking other pills with acetaminophen then get the amount each pill has (i.e. Vicodin has 5 mg of codeine and 500 mg of acetaminophen) do not exceed 4 grams per day. If you have a compromised renal system, I think the max dose is 2 grams per day.
2006-10-23 15:13:02 · answer #2 · answered by Jazzys_mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4000 mg per day for 1 week (that's either 8 - 500 mg tabs taken over a 24 hr period @ 2 per 6 hours or 16 - 250 mg tabs taken in a 24 hr period @ 4 per 6 hours)
Longer only if under doctor supervision/orders
It can cause liver damage if it's taken too long or if you consume more than 3 alcoholic drinks per day.
2006-10-23 15:04:19 · answer #3 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
READ THE LABEL!!!! ALWAYS READ THE LABEL!!!!
If it says 2 tablets or ?? every 4 to 6 hours, what is that telling you???
Actually we stopped using acetaminophen after we learned it causes liver damage. We ONLY use Ibuprofen!!!!
2006-10-23 15:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 grams (that's 8 extra-strength tylenols, or 12 regular-strength tylenols). Don't forget to count any acetaminophen "hidden" in other drugs. Many combination cold remedies have acetaminophen in them. So does Vicodin, Percocet, and (obviously) Tylenol w/Codeine.
2006-10-23 14:52:34 · answer #5 · answered by fuschiahedgehog 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take medicines as prescribed. If you still have persistent pain, then see a doctor. Perhaps another type of pain medication will work.
2006-10-23 16:08:13 · answer #6 · answered by Kelly45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general rule of thumb is not to exceed 4000mg per day. This will differ in patients with kidney and liver problems. consult your doctor.
2006-10-23 14:53:31 · answer #7 · answered by jeff m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2 grams in the absence of liver disorders.
2006-10-23 14:51:49 · answer #8 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I once took a whole bottle, but was sick for days and I didnt die either.
2006-10-23 15:45:32 · answer #9 · answered by DIANA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take it,
It will deteriorate your vision, meaning you'll need glasses if you take too much of it.
2006-10-23 14:58:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋