Tylenol Maximum Dose Reduced

The maker of Tylenol is lowering the top daily dose listed on the label. Johnson & Johnson announced the change August 1. The Associated Press wrote about it. The label change will occur in the fall. New labels on Extra Strength Tylenol will list the top daily dose at 6 pills. That’s 3,000 milligrams of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. The current top dose is 8 pills a day. The purpose of the change is to help prevent accidental overdoses. In excess doses, acetaminophen can cause liver failure. Other Tylenol products will get label changes next year. They also will cap the maximum daily dose at 3,000 milligrams.