Acetaminophen oral forms can be used for fever and mild aches and pain. Learn about side effects, dosage, vs ibuprofen and more.

Acetaminophen, which is used for ... It’s important not to take more than the recommended dosage of acetaminophen. ... including Tylenol PM and many cold and flu products.

“Acetaminophen overdose can lead to acute liver failure, which can be fatal if not promptly treated,” Ojageer says. However, this would come from chronically exceeding the recommended daily dose.

Since then, I read a report that the FDA announced a change regarding combinations of Tylenol and an opioid because of major liver failure. They reduced the Tylenol dosage to 325 mg.