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Thursday July 28, 2011

To Curb Liver Risks, Johnson & Johnson Lowers Top Tylenol Doses

Johnson & Johnson is lowering the recommended top dose of Extra Strength Tylenol to reduce the risk of accidental overdose from acetaminophen. Paul Sakuma/AP hide caption

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To Curb Liver Risks, Johnson & Johnson Lowers Top Tylenol Doses

July 28, 2011 • Johnson & Johnson is lowering the maximum recommended dose for Extra Strenth Tylenol to six tablets a day from eight. Too much acetaminophen, the active ingredient in the painkiller, can cause liver damage.