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'Know Your Dose' Campaign Aims to Prevent Acetaminophen Overdose
The Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition, has launched KnowYourDose.org, a Web site aimed to educate consumers about the dangers of acetaminophen overdose and how to ensure that the correct, safe dosage is administered. 'Know Your Dose' stresses to patients the importance of checking the labels of both prescription and over-the-counter medications for the amount of acetaminophen contained in order to ensure that they do not exceed recommended maximum dosage levels. Health care providers may order a free 'Know Your Dose' kit that includes materials to help educate patients about safely using medications containing acetaminophen. The kit includes posters, information cards for patients, and a display holder for use in distributing the cards. Members of the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition include: Alliance for Aging Research, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Physician Assistants, American Pain Foundation, American Pharmacists Association, CHPA Educational Foundation, NABP, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, National Community Pharmacists Association, National Consumers League, and the National Council on Patient Information and Education. The 'Know Your Dose' campaign was developed under advisement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
