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How many acetaminophen would cause liver damage?

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Dr. Mitchell Cohn answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Eight plus: Most Acetaminophen pills are 500 mg. The generally accepted rule of thumb is that more than 4 grams (4000 mg) is likely to injure the liver. Thus a person should not exceed eight Acetaminophen pills per day. Less is even better.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/26/2020

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