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Acetaminophen capped in combinations

In the past, we’ve covered the growing anxieties about the painkiller acetaminophen, which can cause liver problems and is often taken to excess. We’ve also reported on scientists’ worries that consumers are relatively unaware of the dangers of drug combinations. Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made an announcement that might lead people who harbor both concerns to let out a sigh of relief. The agency has asked drug makers to limit the amount of acetaminophen to no more than 325 milligrams per pill when included in drug combinations. “Overdose from prescription combination products containing acetaminophen account for 

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