At a two-day FDA meeting 35 experts discussed ways to prevent overdose with acetaminophen which included reducing the maximum daily and single doses. Another possiblity is taking products combining acetaminophen with other drugs off the market. Acetaminophen is known to cause liver failure and the difference between a harmful dose and a recommended dose is small. McNeil Consumer Healthcare is concerned that consumers may be encouraged not to use a safe, appropriate drug and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association endorses the value of OTC products containing acetaminophen.

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