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| Definition: | Poisoning from an overdose of acetaminophen.
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| Alternative Names: | Tylenol overdose; Paracetamol overdose
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| Where Found: | - Tylenol
- Anacin-3
- Liquiprin
- Panadol
- Tempra
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Commonly found dosage forms and strengths:- suppository: 120 mg, 125 mg, 300 mg, 600 mg
- chewable tablets: 80 mg
- Jr. tablets: 160 mg
- regular strength: 325 mg
- extra strength: 500 mg
- elixir: 325 mg/teaspoon, 160 mg/teaspoon, 120 mg/ teaspoon
- liquid: 160 mg/ teaspoon, 130 mg/ teaspoon
- drops: 100 mg/ml, 120 mg/2.5 ml
Note: mg = milligrams; ml = milliliter
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Review Date: 12/2/2001
Reviewed By: Boaz Rosenblat, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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