However, even taking less than the recommended daily dose for an extended period of time can result in extensive damage. Exceeding the recommended daily dosage of Tylenol® or acetaminophen can result in liver toxicity rather quickly. Liver toxicity can develop quickly or over time, and while eliminating the toxin can reduce inflammation, it cannot reverse the damage. Liver toxicity, or toxic hepatitis, is an inflammation of the liver after being exposed to certain substances, such as acetaminophen or alcohol. In the last stages of liver failure, the only treatment is an emergency liver transplant. Patients unaware of the overdose are at serious risk for liver failure, which can occur within 72 hours. When administered within eight hours of ingestion, the patient has a much greater chance of survival and preventing further damage. Sometimes, an antidote is also administered which can reduce acetaminophen absorption. In many cases, a doctor can pump the patient’s stomach and perform blood tests to assess liver damage. When an overdose is suspected, prompt treatment is crucial. Patients may also experience jaundice, low blood sugar, bleeding, decreased brain function, and multiple organ failure. After 72 hours, patients typically experience pain around the liver, which is indicative of liver failure.Within the following 18 to 72 hours, patients may experience pain in the upper right abdomen, nausea, and vomiting.Within the first 24 hours, patients often experience nausea, vomiting, pale skin, and severe sweating.When a patient accidentally takes more acetaminophen than is recommended, they may experience several symptoms, including: Many of the patients who overdose on Tylenol® eventually require a liver transplant. Despite these warnings, accidental overdoses are still extremely common. By 2011, Tylenol® manufacturer Johnson & Johnson had reduced the recommended daily dose from 4,000 to 3,000 milligrams. The FDA set regulations in 2009 that the maximum daily dosage of medications containing acetaminophen should not exceed 4,000 milligrams in total. Additionally, combining acetaminophen with alcohol significantly increases the risk of liver damage.
Those who do not pay close attention to the ingredients of their medications and the dosages can easily ingest too much acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is also part of the formulations of various prescription pain medications, including Percocet®, Vicodin®, and Tylenol® with Codeine. In addition to the countless Tylenol® brand products on the market, acetaminophen can also be found in other over-the-counter medications, including NyQuil®, DayQuil®, Robitussin®, Sudafed®, and Benadryl®. It is incredibly easy to accidentally overdose on Tylenol®. Even when taken within the recommended dosages, Tylenol® may cause liver problems for patients. Contact a skilled attorney today to learn about the Tylenol® lawsuit and the timeline of litigation. If you or a loved one has suffered liver damage related to Tylenol®, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. An acetaminophen overdose is potentially life-threatening and requires emergency medical treatment. Because acetaminophen is used in so many different medications, including other over-the-counter cold remedies and prescription pain medications, it is easy to overdose on the drug. and the primary cause of liver failure that require transplants in England. In fact, Tylenol® is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the U.S. Although it is one of the most widely used pain relievers and fever reducers on the market, acetaminophen can cause liver toxicity and liver failure. Many patients who experienced acetaminophen-related liver damage have filed claims in the Tylenol® lawsuit.
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