Taking high doses of acetaminophen can lead to liver damage or liver failure. Adults should not exceed 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours unless directed by a healthcare provider. If you notice ...

Tylenol is popular. It is known generically as “acetaminophen” or “paracetamol,” and it is one of the leading pain relievers in the entire world. It’s probably in every medicine cabinet (including ...

This story was originally published on April 18, 2025, and has been updated. On Monday, President Trump announced that the Food and Drug Administration would be discouraging the use of acetaminophen ...

Acetaminophen’s link to autism is unproven. But hundreds of Americans accidentally overdose on the drug each year, suffering liver damage that can require a transplant or even be fatal. By Rebecca ...