In this large retrospective analysis from 2 tertiary care academic medical centers, 7% of patients were exposed to >4 grams/day of acetaminophen; of those >age 65 or with chronic liver disease, 18% exceeded the recommended dose of 3 grams/day. Hospitalists need to be mindful of acetaminophen dosing in hospitalized patients, especially those with chronic liver disease or > age 65 (abstract).
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