National Poison Data System Shows Decline in Accidental Acetaminophen Overdoses

Know Your Dose campaign targets the 50 million Americans who use acetaminophen weekly

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 show a steady decline in unintentional exposures of acetaminophen, including dosing errors and accidental misuse, since a peak in 2009.

New Research: Most Consumers Don’t Know the Potential Risks of Double Dosing on Medicines

During Cold and Flu Season, Double Check Medicine Labels to Avoid Doubling Up on Acetaminophen

Washington, D.C. – November 2, 2015 – The Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition (AAC) is kicking off its annual “Double Check; Don’t Double Up” campaign today, reminding consumers that many medicines used to treat cold and flu symptoms can contain common drug ingredients such as acetaminophen. Research published this year shows that consumers don’t always know the potential risks of double dosing on medicine or that taking two medicines with the same ingredient could be harmful. That’s why it’s important to read and follow the label every time you take a medicine. Double Check; Don’t Double Up!

U.S. Health Coalition Releases Medicine Safety Tips for 2015 Cold and Flu Season

Double Check Medicine Labels, Avoid Doubling Up on Acetaminophen When Treating Symptoms

Washington, D.C. – October 6, 2015 – With cold and flu season around the corner, consumers will soon begin to purchase medicines such as cough syrup, throat lozenges, and nasal sprays to help get relief from symptoms such as fever, coughs, congestion, and more. Many of the medicines used to treat these cold and flu symptoms can contain common drug ingredients such as acetaminophen. Research published this year shows that consumers don’t always know the potential risks of double dosing on medicine or that taking two medicines with the same ingredient could be harmful. That’s why the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition (AAC) is issuing a safety message to consumers, reminding them to double check their medicine labels to avoid doubling up on medicines with acetaminophen when treating symptoms during the upcoming cold and flu season.

U.S. Health Coalition Issues Important Medicine Safety Tips for Cold and Flu Sufferers

During Cold and Flu Season, Double Check Medicine Labels to Avoid Doubling Up on Acetaminophen

WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 28, 2014 – The Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition (AAC) is kicking off its annual “Double Check; Don’t Double Up” campaign today, reminding consumers to double check their medicine labels to avoid doubling up on medicines with acetaminophen when treating cold and flu symptoms.

U.S. Health Coalition Issues Essential Medicine Safety Tips for Upcoming Cold and Flu Season

Always "Double Check; Don’t Double Up" When Treating Symptoms

WASHINGTON, D.C. — September 25, 2014 – As the countdown to cold and flu season begins, consumers are getting flu shots and increasing their purchases of cold and flu medicines. The Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition is issuing a safety message to consumers, reminding them to double check their medicine labels to avoid doubling up on medicines with acetaminophen when treating symptoms during the upcoming cold and flu season.