Tylenol Is the Pain Reliever That Doctors Recommend Most
Internal company documents that have emerged in a New Jersey trial make clear that marketing for Tylenol did not convey doctors’ concerns about its risks.
T. Christian Miller & Jeff Gerth
T. Christian Miller joined ProPublica in 2008 as a senior reporter. He spent the previous 11 years reporting for the Los Angeles Times. Jeff Gerth is a senior reporter at ProPublica. Previously, he worked as an investigative reporter at the New York Times from 1976 through 2005.
What Won't the Makers of Tylenol Do to Protect Their Iconic Painkiller?
Court filings from a new lawsuit describe a previously unreported lobbying campaign by McNeil Consumer Healthcare to block tougher regulation.
The FDA Finally Endorses a Safety Device for Liquid Children’s Medications
Flow restrictors can help prevent children from taking too much acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, which can cause liver damage if taken in high doses.
How Much Acetaminophen a Day Is Safe?
After an investigation, Canada’s top health agency considers whether to lower the maximum recommended daily dose of the active ingredient in Tylenol and other painkillers.
The FDA Is Reviewing Its Rules for Over-the-Counter Drugs
Federal regulators announce that they will examine the regulation of non-prescription drugs such as acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol.
Why a Safety Device That Can Stop Overdoses by Kids Isn't Widely Used
Safety valves that cost pennies per bottle could save thousands of kids from being rushed to emergency rooms each year. A doctor has campaigned to have the devices added to all liquid medicines, but so far he’s had limited success.
Do You Understand the Risks of Tylenol? Probably Not
Most Americans know that overdosing can be dangerous but many wrongly think it’s safe to mix drugs containing acetaminophen, a nationwide poll found.