2007-06-16 12:46:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The CDC website states that no more than 6 to 8 Grams a day,liver damage is very likely, if you exceed this dosage.Toxic effects to the liver can happen with only a short usage span.I extra strength Tylenol = 500mg. 1 Gram =1000mgs. so you shouldn't exceed taking 2 Tylenol tablets every 4-6 hours. Many cold medicines and others have acetaminophen or Tylenol added to their formulas,some don't make that clear on the labels. Be careful. SW RNP
2007-06-16 13:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never take more than the dosage listed on the bottle. Acetaminophen may be over-the-counter, but it's still a powerful drug. It can cause bad liver damage if you take too much. I know people that take a Tylenol, are amazed that their headache isn't gone ten minutes later, and take two more. That's a very dangerous thing to do.
2007-06-16 12:52:17 · answer #2 · answered by Dudeguy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My ex-boss, a lawyer, had a brother who was a doctor. He claimed that his doctor brother said you could take double any over the counter medication without any problems. I have exceeded the maximum daily dosage of a medication; however, it was not to prove the drug makers that they were wrong. It was in an attempt to get some RELIEF!
2016-05-17 12:08:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the strength. If extra strength acetaminophen, adults should not take more than 8 (500 mg) caplets a day. Children should not take extra strength tylenol.
For more information consult the package directions.
2007-06-16 12:52:26 · answer #4 · answered by 2terbug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The maximum daily dose is 4 grams (4000mg). Most websites list this as their answer.
2007-06-16 12:50:08 · answer #5 · answered by Jason C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(2) 500 mg Tylenol every 4-6 hours.
It says do not exceed 8 pills per 24 hour period.
(8 x 500mg= 4000 mg)
2007-06-16 12:50:19 · answer #6 · answered by babydoll29710 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No more than 1000 mgs. but remember that the liver has a hard time breaking it down and it's better to go with ibuprophen. It's easier and does just as well if not better!
2007-06-16 12:49:08 · answer #7 · answered by sky4155 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
4 grams per day. It's actually on the bottle and package.
2007-06-16 13:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an adult should take no more than 4g (or 4000 mg) per day. always check to see if you're taking regular strength (200 mg) or extra-strength (500 mg).
2007-06-16 12:49:48 · answer #9 · answered by HoyaDoc 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Twelve tablets in a 24 hour period, max.!
2007-06-16 12:58:46 · answer #10 · answered by tab2732 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋