Turns out it’s quite dangerous…An NHS doctor has shared the reasons why you shouldn’t take paracetamol to treat a ...

Taking paracetamol is something that deserves careful attention and should not be done too casually or too often.

The NHS has advised caution when taking a common painkiller as it may interact badly with other medications. In the UK, many of us rely on over-the-counter drugs for everyday aches and illnesses. Of ...

The astounding research, published in the British Medical Journal today, comes on the back of research last year which proved the drug doesn’t work on back pain either. Instead of helping with ...

The Trump administration has issued controversial advice about the possible causes of autism, suggesting the neurodevelopmental condition could be linked to the use of paracetamol in pregnancy. The ...

An umbrella review finds that studies suggesting a link between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders are limited by bias and weak methodology, with stronger analyses showing ...

Paracetamol tablets can cause liver damage and even failure, especially when taken in excessive doses. Unintentional overdose with paracetamol is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the UK ...

WHEN considering taking two types of pain relief at once, it’s important to understand different types of drugs and whether it’s safe to do so. Here we look at if you can take ibuprofen and ...

Paracetamol is a common and effective medicine for children's fever and pain, but parents must be cautious. Accurate dosing based on weight and age is crucial to avoid liver damage. Overdosing often ...

WOMEN who take paracetamol while pregnant are more likely to have “less manly sons”, a study suggests. Male mice exposed to the painkiller in the womb were less aggressive and had a lower sex drive as ...

Australians will require a pharmacist's approval to bulk-buy paracetamol from 2025, in an effort to reduce painkiller overdoses. A report revealed 50 Australians die each year from intentional ...

The Therapeutic Goods Administration announced a suite of changes to the sale of paracetamol in May 2023 to reduce the risk of liver damage and intentional overdoses. The changes include a reduction ...