acetaminophen , in amounts greater than 4g per day , has been associated with liver toxicity . What is the maximum number of 500mg tablets of acetaminophen that a person may take daily and not reach the toxic level ?
6 to 12 years: 325 mg rectally every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 5 doses in 24 hours. 12 years or older: 650 mg rectally every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours. Maximum daily dose is based on all routes of administration and all products containing acetaminophen.
