What is the maximum safe dose of Tylenol (acetaminophen)?

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  1. Dr. David Katz
     
    Dr. David Katz answered:
    An FDA advisory committee recommended in 2009 that the maximum adult dose of acetaminophen be reduced from 1,000 mg to 650mg at one time, and that the total daily maximum be reduced from 4 g to 2.6 g.
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  2. Dr. Robin Miller
     
    Dr. Robin Miller answered:

    Too much Tylenol, or acetaminophen, can be dangerous, especially to the liver. In this video, Dr. Robin Miller reveals the new recommendations for the maximum daily dose of Tylenol.

     





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