And let’s be honest, most of us will use up whatever is at the bottom of our work bag. Paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen are among the most widely used. While they are all effective for pain ...

A teaspoon of paracetamol given to infants when just one drop is prescribed can push them into acute liver failure requiring intensive care, a study by a Chennai hospital has found. One in 10 such ...

Paracetamol consumption among Indians has become a social media topic, with a US-based doctor recently claiming that Indians take the painkiller "like candy" Since the COVID-19 pandemic ...

However many people are unsure when they should turn to paracetamol and when ibuprofen would work better. And should you ever double up and take both? Doctors at the London Clinic have looked at ...

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 ...

"Due to its perceived safety, paracetamol has long been recommended as the first line drug treatment for osteoarthritis by many treatment guidelines, especially in older people who are at higher ...

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 ...