A 35-year-old member asked:
What amount acetaminophen in a day?
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Dr. Forshing Luianswered
Neurology 44 years experience
Acetaminophen dose: Acetamenophen of 2 grams a day or less is safe and appropriate.
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Dr. Erin Robertsonanswered
General Practice 20 years experience
Least amount...: ...necessary not to exceed 3000mg in a 24-hour period of time. Don't take it all at once either, because it won't be any more effective in mega-doses. Not the best pain med available over the counter, just useful for fevers.
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Last updated Apr 9, 2020
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