Acetaminophen overdose

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Acetaminophen overdose

Definition:

Poisoning from an overdose of acetaminophen.

Alternative Names:

Tylenol overdose; Paracetamol overdose

Where Found:

Tylenol
Anacin-3
Liquiprin
Panadol
Percocet
Tempra

Note: This list is not all inclusive.

Commonly found dosage forms and strengths:

Suppository: 120 mg, 125 mg, 325 mg, 650 mg
Chewable tablets: 80 mg
Junior tablets: 160 mg
Regular strength: 325 mg
Extra strength: 500 mg
Liquid: 160 mg/ teaspoon
Drops: 100 mg/mL, 120 mg/2.5 mL

Review Date: 2/15/2005
Reviewed By: William D. Whetstone, M.D., Division of Emergency Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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