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CDSCO flags 196 drug batches as not of standard quality in April 2025; one Deca-Durabolin injection batch declared spurious ...
The NSQ list includes batches of painkillers containing combinations of paracetamol with diclofenac and aceclofenac, as well as fixed drug combinations (FDCs) prescribed for conditions such as ...
Reducing in-office tooth bleaching sensitivity represents a challenge for professionals. Researchers have associated the block of the pain receptor TRPA1 with reducing bleaching sensitivity. However, ...
The French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products has alerted healthcare professionals and parents about a concerning trend known as the “Paracetamol Challenge” that ...
New research coming out from the University of Nottingham has found that repeated use of common over-the-counter painkiller paracetamol in people aged 65 or over can lead to an increased risk of ...
People have been told to "immediately" stop using packets of paracetamol from Boots after a packaging error. The affected foil blister packs of 16 tablets inside ...
BOOTS have urgently recalled paracetamol tablets from shelves and warned shoppers to avoid taking them. The high street pharmacy stuck a "do not take" alert on a batch of its 500mg tablets.
The High Street pharmacy chain Boots is asking customers to return packs of 500-milligram paracetamol tablets because a labelling error incorrectly states they are a ...
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen is a household name in pain relief. From headaches to fevers, this over-the-counter (OTC) medication is often the first choice for many. However, while it ...
Long-term use of paracetamol is associated with a 24% increased risk of peptic ulcer bleeding and a 36% increased risk of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Paracetamol is a common medicine used to ...
Paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, may increase the risk of gastrointestinal, heart- and kidney-related complications among adults aged 65 and above, a new study has found.
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is the workhorse painkiller, mainly because it's viewed as cheap, safe and effective. Two hundred million packets are bought over the counter in the UK each ...