It's one of our most commonly used painkillers; but there's no shortage of misinformation when it comes to paracetamol. Here are eight things to know. Paracetamol has been around for more than a ...

This is because caffeine speeds up the absorption of paracetamol in the gastrointestinal tract. Generally speaking, combining coffee and paracetamol is safe for most people, but people should not ...

An NHS GP named Dr Abdul as urged patients to stop taking a common pain killer medication alongside paracetamol, as taking ...

Most parents have given their children paracetamol at one time or another, yet paracetamol overdose is the leading cause of liver failure in children. So how safe is this commonly used medication and ...

Popping a paracetamol every day could raise your risk of a deadly heart attack or stroke by about a fifth, researchers have warned. For years, doctors have considered paracetamol to be a safer ...

GPs write millions of prescriptions for this painkiller each year and millions more packets are bought over the counter. It has generally been considered cheap, safe and effective. But should we think ...

Paracetamol should not be taken on a regular basis, leading doctors have warned—even at 'safe' doses—amid growing concern over the drug's long-term impact on the liver. The caution comes as the ...

A study from the University of Edinburgh identified paracetamol as a significant cause of liver damage. Despite its widespread use for pain and fever relief, exceeding recommended doses can lead to ...

An NHS GP has warned that taking paracetamol alongside another common pain relief medication could lead to a dangerous overdose, as many people don't realise they contain the same ingredient ...

Over-the-counter painkillers can be a godsend for many of us. Whether they’re needed to relieve a headache, back ache or get rid of cold or flu symptoms, they make dealing with minor health issues ...

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