CINCINNATI and WASHINGTON – Aug. 6, 2020 – PatientPoint® and the CHPA Educational Foundation (CHPAEF) today announced a new point-of-care education campaign promoting the safe use of acetaminophen in the offices of more than 35,000 healthcare professionals and in more than 550 hospitals nationwide. The PatientPoint-CHPAEF campaign announced today marks the beginning of a new partnership between the organizations to promote […]
CINCINNATI and WASHINGTON – Aug. 6, 2020 – PatientPoint® and the CHPA Educational Foundation (CHPAEF) today announced a new point-of-care education campaign promoting the safe use of acetaminophen in the offices of more than 35,000 healthcare professionals and in more than 550 hospitals nationwide. The PatientPoint-CHPAEF campaign announced today marks the beginning of a new partnership between the organizations to promote […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 11, 2018 – On the heels of the deadliest flu season in 40 years, the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition (AAC) is urging consumers to double check their medicine labels when treating cold and flu symptoms to avoid doubling up on acetaminophen. While acetaminophen misuse has continued to decline nationwide, accidental overdoses are still […]
Washington, D.C. – June 6, 2016 – Today, the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition (AAC) highlights research showing that progress is being made to increase awareness of the safe use of acetaminophen—one of the most common drug ingredients in the U.S. The group says data collected from the National Poison Data System and released in late 2015 […]
This report, updated from 2014, reviews the dosing behaviors that can lead to unintentional acetaminophen overdose and explores the successful impact of ongoing education campaigns to drive safe use and prevent overdose-related liver damage.
It is important to always read and follow the label when giving medicine to your child. This guide will help you give your child the right amount of acetaminophen. If possible, use weight to dose your child; otherwise, use age. If your child is under 2 years of age, be sure to ask your healthcare provider […]
Research shows that since 2010, pain medicine users have consistently understood how to use their medicines safely and remain aware of the risks—specifically when it comes to acetaminophen, a common drug ingredient found in more than 600 prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines.
Each week, more than 50 million Americans use a medicine that contains acetaminophen—a drug ingredient found in more than 600 different over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Download this infographic to review four safe use steps and common dosing mistakes.
250 Know Your Dose Information Cards 1 Information Card Holder 2 Know Your Dose Posters
Do you know how to use acetaminophen safely to care for yourself and your loved ones? The Know Your Dose game will help you answer the most common questions you might face about safe acetaminophen use. Good luck!
