Risk of Unintentional Overdose with Non-Prescription Acetaminophen Products
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Summary
Misunderstanding of the active ingredient and proper instructions for over-the-counter medications containing acetaminophen is common and the potential for errors and adverse events associated with unintentional misuse of these products is substantial, particularly among heavy users of acetamophen and those with limited literacy.
- Type
- article
- Published
- 2012-05-26
- Cited by
- 114
- References
- 31
- Access
- Open access
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Keywords
Medicine, Acetaminophen, Medical prescription, Drug overdose, acetaminophen overdose
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