While acetaminophen remains one of the most widely used drugs for pain relief, many are uninformed about the severity of the associated risks and consequences of this common household drug. When used prenatally by mothers, acetaminophen has been linked to severe liver damage and an increased rate of autism, asthma, and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
For more information, check out this important infographic created by the University of Florida’s Pharm.D. program, which highlights the risks of acetaminophen, as well as proper ways of using it, warning signs to look out for, and alternative options for pain relief.
