However, there is particularly a possibility of overdose or underdosing in infants and children because paracetamol is commonly given to children on a “self-prescription” basis. Many parents ...

227 deaths were recorded in England and Wales due to paracetamol overdose Study by the University of Edinburgh found that paracetamol can cause liver damage Paracetamol remains a significant cause ...

Paracetamol is relatively safe when used as directed. However, at higher-than-recommended doses, it can cause liver toxicity. In severe cases and when left untreated, this can be lethal.

More light has been shed on the devastating effects of taking an overdose of paracetamol. Scientists believe that the presence of a particular body chemical hinders the body's attempts to deal with ...

Each year in Australia around 225 people are hospitalised and 50 people die from paracetamol overdose, with intentional overdose highest among adolescents and young adults. The Therapeutic Goods ...

Around 50 Australians die every year from paracetamol overdose and around 225 are hospitalised. Rates are highest among adolescents and young adults. Findings of the report included that more than ...

Paracetamol can cause liver toxicity when it is consumed beyond therapeutic levels "The hitch is that acetaminophen also has a narrower window of safety compared with ibuprofen and naproxen.