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How much tylenol (acetaminophen) is safe to take in 24 hours?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Tylenol (acetaminophen): Current guide is not to exceed 2-2.5gm of Acetaminophen per day. This is a pain society guide - fda guide is being rewritten - but currently stands at 4gm per day. Keep in mind this also includes otc products as well.

Answered 6/24/2014

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