Better labeling could help thwart acetaminophen overdose

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 14:31 in Health & Medicine

While well known for relieving everyday aches and pains, few realize that when misused, acetaminophen can lead to acute liver failure and even death, often due to accidental overdose by an uninformed consumer. A new small study looked at what’s missing in consumer education about acetaminophen and how to overcome those gaps.

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