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For an adult, is 2 mg of paracetamol a day for 3 days considered as safe? i don't have any liver condition. safe to use it?

Q: for an adult, is 2 mg of paracetamol a day for 3 days considered as safe? i don't have any liver condition. safe to use it?

: Paracetamol (acetaminophen, aka Tylenol) is perfectly safe if taken as directed on the packaging. The tylenol packaging states not to take more than 3000 mg per day.

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Paracetamol (acetaminophen, aka Tylenol) is perfectly safe if taken as directed on the packaging. The tylenol packaging states not to take more than 3000 mg per day.

Answered 4/1/2022

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For an adult, is 2 mg of paracetamol a day for 3 days considered as safe? i don't have any liver condition. safe to use it?

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