The United States and Canada have no formal guidelines for managing acetaminophen poisoning, which is characterized by hepatocellular damage and potential liver failure, which can be life-threatening.

High school senior Chloe Yehwon Lee first encountered the devastating effects of acetaminophen toxicity during her time volunteering at a local assisted living center in Plano, Texas. She struck up ...

A research team led by the University of Liverpool has developed an innovative new technique that can rapidly assess paracetamol levels from saliva. In a paper published in the journal BMC Medicine, ...

November 22, 2011 — Repeated doses of slightly too much acetaminophen (known as paracetamol in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe) can be fatal, according to the results of a large, ...

Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter medications to treat pain and prevent or reduce fever. It is the main active ingredient in several common painkiller brands, such as ...

The June 30 vote by a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee to lower the maximum dosage of over-the-counter drugs containing acetaminophen and eliminate prescription ...

Paracetamol is widely used in children for mild-to-moderate pain and fever. In many homes, paracetamol syrups and tablets are kept close by in case a child is not feeling well or to prevent a fever.

Natasa Gisev receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Ria Hopkins receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Changes are coming into effect ...