00:00There is a pill sitting in almost every home, and it could be quietly damaging your liver.
00:05It is called acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, and millions of Americans take it
00:11every day for pain and fever.
00:13But here is the shocking part.
00:15It is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States.
00:19And the danger is not just overdose.
00:21Even taking the maximum recommended dose, 4,000 milligrams a day, over time can harm
00:27your liver.
00:28It gets worse.
00:30This drug is hidden in dozens of products.
00:33Cold medicines.
00:34Sleep aids.
00:36Prescription painkillers.
00:38That means many people are accidentally taking double, or even triple doses.
00:43Every year, more than 50,000 Americans end up in emergency rooms because of it.
00:48If you drink alcohol, have liver issues, or are older, your risk is even higher.
00:53Doctors are now warning people to check every label.
00:56Because this common painkiller is only safe.
00:59When used correctly.
Comments