Dangers of Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen use, may cause liver damage and even death. (Mitchell, D, 2009). According to Deborah Mitchell, acetaminophen was the main cause of acute liver failure. She also states that 56 000 emergency room visits, 26 000 hospitalizations, and 458 deaths are related to acetaminophen overdoses.
Alternatives
There is no way to combat these negative effect, expect for using something else.
Some alternatives that Deborah Mitchell gives are:
Some alternatives that Deborah Mitchell gives are:
Natural alternatives to acetaminophen for pain
Some natural pain relief remedies to consider include the following. Talk to your doctor before giving any of these remedies to children.
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Natural alternatives to acetaminophen for fever
To help reduce fever, especially in children, here are a few ideas:
To help reduce fever, especially in children, here are a few ideas:
- Take a vinegar sponge bath. Pour ¼ to ½ cup of white vinegar into a tub of warm water and soak in it for about 10 minutes. Make sure to keep the bathroom temperature warm as well.
- Drink strong elderflower or peppermint tea. Have several cups until the fever breaks.
- Try herbal tea ice pops. This is a cool way for children (and big children) to enjoy herbal tea, since some people are not fond of the taste of some herbal remedies.
- Keep hydrated. Focus on water, herbal teas, sparkling water with lemon, low-salt broths, and products like Emergen-C and other fizzy vitamin drinks without sugar.