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Adverse prescription drug reactions<\/a> are more common than most consumer are aware, and can have serious consequences, including death. Seeking to address these problems, a Food and Drug Administration panel has recommended new limits on acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol. Acetaminophen is the most commonly prescribed drug in the U.S., and commonly used in other drugs and remedies such as cough and cold medicines.<\/p>\n

Acetaminophen overdoses are the main cause of liver failure in the U.S. Accidental acetaminophen overdoses kill about 100 people and send some 56,000 people to emergency rooms annually. The FDA said that while the drug is safe if taken at recommended levels, its prevalence in a variety of pain relievers, fever reducers and cough medicines means patients don’t realize they are ingesting far more than they should. One study found that 19% of adults in the U.S. take the drug in a given week.<\/p>\n

The FDA advisory panel consisting of 37 doctors, pharmacists and researchers voted on the recommendations yesterday after spending two days discussing steps the FDA should take to reduce the number of acetaminophen overdoses.<\/p>\n

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Adverse prescription drug reactions are more common than most consumer are aware, and can have serious consequences, including death. Seeking to address these problems, a Food and Drug Administration panel has recommended new limits on acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol. 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