• starman2112@sh.itjust.works
    link
    fedilink
    English
    arrow-up
    2
    ·
    edit-2
    7 hours ago

    Let’s say the maximum recommended dose is the “dangerous dose.” That’s 4 grams. 20x4=80 grams of paracetamol/acetaminophen. That’s like 160 goddamn pills

    • Alaik@lemmy.zip
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      3
      ·
      6 hours ago

      The maximum recommended dose is generally much below the LD50 of a drug.

      It also tends to be the maximum recommended dose for short term dosage for painkillers.

      His issue was taking this for a long period.