American Liver Foundation Issues Warning On Acetaminophen Intake Levels
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
A recent JAMA study linking acetaminophen intake at OTC doses to increased liver toxicity has prompted the American Liver Foundation (ALF) to warn consumers not to exceed intake of three grams of the drug a day for any prolonged period of time
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