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

The following article contains general information and should not be used in place of medical advice from practitioners. If you or anyone you know is experiencing pain or looking to take painkillers, ...

Each time you swallow a pill, there's a very good chance it was made using chemicals derived from crude oil. Everything from paracetamol and ibuprofen to hay fever tablets and antibiotics such as ...

In 2003, the painkiller paracetamol became available in Switzerland in tablets with a higher dose of the active ingredient. This correlates with an increase in cases of paracetamol poisoning in the ...

Paracetamol can be purchased without a prescription from virtually every chemist and supermarket across Britain. The medication is celebrated for relieving different types of discomfort, pain and ...

Paracetamol is one of the most common painkillers and antipyretics used in Australia. However, a new study hopes for the restriction in the access to the drug, due to a serious spike in paracetamol ...

Paracetamol is available over-the-counter at virtually every pharmacy and supermarket across the country. The medication is praised for relieving a wide range of aches, pains and flu-like symptoms, ...

Typical adults can take two 500mg tablets four times in 24 hours, with a minimum interval of four hours between doses - but ...