Liver Failure Lawsuits | Tylenol Liver Failure

New studies have found that acteminophen and paracetamol, the main ingredients in Tylenol, have been linked to severe liver disease. Acute liver failure and even death have each been associated with this common household drug.

Every year, more cases of Tylenol overdose are being reported. Serious damage has even been reported when the drug was taken in normal, safe dosages. Tylenol has not been recalled but Tylenol's manufacturer, McNeil Consumer Healthcare (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson), has created more restrictive dosing for its pills. Users can take no more than six pills or 3,000 milligrams in one day, dropping from the previous recommended dose of eight pills per day. McNeil Consumer Healthcare also announced that Tylenol may cause serious liver damage.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare- a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson – has started to change the labels for its product to include warnings about liver damage and have discussed the fact that Tylenol may cause liver damage even when taken properly. These actions have been suggested to McNeil for years.

How does Tylenol Cause Liver Injury?

After Tylenol is metabolized, pieces of acetaminophen's poisonous molecular structure remain in the liver. An overdose of acetaminophen causes the enzymatic pathways to be overtaxed or even completely blocked, causing serious liver damage.

Other factors can help increase the risk of liver damage through taking Tylenol. These factors often cause a normal dose to be damaging to the liver, creating the same effect as an overdose. Medications such as Phenobarbital, anti-tuberculosis drugs and anti-seizure medications can combine with Tylenol to create serious liver damage and failure.

Poor diet and alcohol abuse can also destroy glutathione in the liver. This substance is important for detoxifying the body and contributes to more long term damage of the liver. Some people are also genetically disposed to be sensitive to Tylenol.

What Are Your Options If You Have Liver Damage?

Talk to a lawyer to discuss your potential for receiving just compensation. A lawsuit can help you recover damages related to your liver failure. A lawsuit can help you recover any medical expenses and lost wages which occurred as a result of your liver damage. A product liability law firm with a background in medication is the best option in these instances. These law firms have experienced lawyers that have pursued cases similar to yours.