The hidden health risks of your favourite painkiller

Last year, the NHS prescribed paracetamol over 15 million times and the average person takes 70 a year. But while the ...
Indiatimes

Is Paracetamol safe for kids? Dosage and precautions to be taken to prevent liver damage

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 ...
Medscape

Common Pain Relievers Ineffective in Preventing Pain Recurrence Post Treatment for Renal Colic

Piroxicam and paracetamol do not prevent pain recurrence or emergency department (ED) readmission within 7 days of renal colic treatment. The incidence of adverse effects is higher in patients ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Acetaminophen Doses for Critically Ill Patients May Be Falling Short

HealthDay News — A dosage of 1g intravenous acetaminophen every 6 hours yields serum concentrations below 10µg/mL for critically ill multiple-trauma patients, according to a study published online ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Researchers Find Alternatives for Acetaminophen Without Liver, Kidney Effects

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic presents a new challenge: patients have severe flu-like symptoms, but the virus can also cause renal failure. Doctors and patients need analgesics that go easy on ...