By Joe Messa
Philadelphia personal injury lawyers say a study published in JAMA Pediatrics concluded that children whose mothers took acetaminophen while pregnant were more likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study’s author noted that researchers looked for a link between acetaminophen and ADHD because they believe the medication could be a hormone disruptor capable […]
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Philadelphia personal injury attorneys advise patients that the Food and Drug Administration has warned health professionals to be cautious when prescribing drugs that contain more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophen per tablet, capsule, or other dosage unit. Too much acetaminophen can result in an acetaminophen overdose, which can lead to severe liver damage and subsequent […]
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Philadelphia personal injury lawyers say that Extra Strength Tylenol will have a different look beginning next month as Johnson & Johnson has announced that it will add a red warning to the medication. The new warning is intended to advise consumers of the risks associated with ingesting too much of the over-the-counter drug. Acetaminophen, the […]
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A study completed by two Boston hospitals revealed that one in every 15 patients who were treated with acetaminophen got more than the maximum daily recommended dose at least once. Acetaminophen, sold as Tylenol, has the potential to cause liver damage and even death when taken in large doses. The maximum daily dose is 4 […]
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