Acetaminophen overdose

Definition:

Poisoning from an overdose of acetaminophen.

Poisonous ingredient:

• acetaminophen toxic dose:
  • children: 100 mg/lb.
  • adults: 7.5 gms or more

Note: mg/lb. = milligrams per pound; gms = grams, 1 gm = 1,000 mg

Where found:

• Tylenol
• Anacin-3
• Liquiprin
• Panadol
• Tempra

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Commonly found dosage forms and strengths:

• suppository: 120 mg, 125 mg, 300 mg, 600 mg
• chewable tablets: 80 mg
• Jr. tablets: 160 mg
• regular strength: 325 mg
• extra strength: 500 mg
• elixir: 325 mg/teaspoon, 160 mg/teaspoon, 120 mg/ teaspoon
• liquid: 160 mg/ teaspoon, 130 mg/ teaspoon
• drops: 100 mg/ml, 120 mg/2.5 ml

Note: mg = milligrams; ml = milliliter