The Recommended Dose of Tylenol Causes Liver Damage
When you read the stories about Tylenol and liver damage, you might have a thought that this kind of damage is only caused by obscene doses of the drug. Surely the people who are coming down with permanent liver failure are taking 10 or 11 pills at one time, right? The unfortunate fact is that many people are coming down with liver damage from taking the recommended dose of Tylenol. This is true for both over the counter Tylenol and the prescription products that are a bit "stronger" by traditional standards. The FDA has taken notice of this fact, and it has caused quite an uproar in the pharmaceutical community.
The problem, of course, is that Tylenol bottles, up to this point, have done a poor job of warning people of the possible negative side effects. People just are not made aware that by taking a normal dose of Tylenol on a normal basis, they can come down with liver damage. This is a serious condition and it can lead to death in many people. This lack of warning is a huge problem and it's something that the makers of Tylenol may have to pay for in the long run. Many individuals today are considering lawsuits to claim damages as a result of a liver injury. It's not right that individuals who thought they were taking a relatively innocuous drug are forced to live with the life long consequences of Tylenol.
If you are wondering what the FDA is doing in response to this mini-crisis, know that they came out with a recent report stating the fact that doses must be decreased. In the past, Tylenol capsules and tablets have been made with more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophin. This is the component in Tylenol that causes so much damage to the liver and too much of it is a problem. Tylenol must now be made with doses less than 325 milligrams of this damaging substance. The fact that the FDA has come out against the old dosages of acetaminophin in Tylenol is a great indication that something was wrong. This is also important evidence to consider for those who might file a lawsuit because of liver damage.
When a normal, typical dose of Tylenol causes so many problems, there is something wrong. The direct link between ingesting acetaminophin and liver problems is documented and it's substantial. People who have experienced this injury just from taking what they thought was a few headache-stopping pills do have the opportunity to sue the makers of Tylenol and gain redress for injuries. With more information coming to the forefront about the dangers associated with this drug, it is becoming an even better option for consumers.
