Can acetaminophen cause kidney cancer?

Found in more than 100 Over The Counter preparations, including Sudafed®, Theraflu®, and Tylenol®, acetaminophen is used to reduce pain and fever. It has been available in the United States since 1960. It is a leading cause of liver failure in the Western world and the leading cause of drug-induced liver failure in the United States. People who have liver disorders or who consume large amounts of alcohol are advised to avoid acetaminophen, which can damage both the kidney and the liver. People who use acetaminophen on a regular basis double their risk of kidney cancer. For additional information about kidney cancer check the website www.webmd.com.

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