Introduction Soluble (effervescent) paracetamol is routinely given to elderly patients. A daily dose of 4 gm in this soluble formulation can contain up to 8.7 gm of sodium chloride, which exceeds ...

Soluble paracetamol contains dangerously high levels of salt that leave regular users at greater risk of heart attack and stroke, new research shows. Some forms of the painkiller which dissolve ...

Doctors have warned that people should try to avoid taking dissolving, fizzy paracetamol that contains salt, following findings from a large study of nearly 300,000 patients that shows a link with ...

Soluble paracetamol 'presents a problem' as it exceeds NHS maximum salt intake - Dr Xand Doctor Xand van Tulleken warned of the sodium (i.e. salt) content of popular painkillers and cold remedies.

The painkillers that contain too much salt: Soluble versions of paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen put patients at 22% more risk of strokes Millions of Britons could be at risk of early death due ...

The warning comes after a study involving 300,000 participants found salt in soluble paracetamol increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, heart failure and death.

Lemsip Max All in One Lemon was found to contain 129mg of sodium per sachet, while Panadol Paracetamol Pain Relief Tablets 500mg ActiFast Soluble 24s reports a total 427mg per tablet ...

Salt "hidden" in soluble paracetamol is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, a study of more than 300,000 British people suggests.. Sodium, one of the main components of salt, is often ...

But the researchers estimate that 170 out of every 10,000 adults in the UK use salt-containing medication. Over-the-counter, the drugs are sold as “fast-dissolving”, “extra soluble” or ...

Salt is present in soluble paracetamol because it helps the tablet dissolve in water. However, eating too much salt causes fluid build-up in the heart and lungs, making the heart work faster.

Objective To compare the efficacy of soluble aspirin 900 mg and paracetamol 1,000 mg in patients with postoperative pain after third molar surgery. Design A randomised, placebo controlled, double ...

An 89-year-old Caucasian male, who was taking regular paracetamol for chronic lower back pain, developed new ailment. He was found to have prostatic carcinoma with spinal metastases, and was given ...