10 Side Effects of Acetaminophen
5. Liver Toxicity
Hepatotoxicity is the medical term used to describe a chemical process that causes damage to the liver. Drug-induced liver damage is a common form of hepatotoxicity and it can be severe enough to permanently scar the liver to a point that a transplant is required.
Acetaminophen may cause hepatotoxicity at higher doses. Therefore, it is important not to exceed the recommended dose prescribed by your doctor. If the dosage is not corrected, eventually this may lead to acetaminophen toxicity which can cause the patient to experience acute liver failure.
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