However, there is particularly a possibility of overdose or underdosing in infants and children because paracetamol is commonly given to children on a “self-prescription” basis. Many parents ...

Paracetamol can cause liver toxicity when it is consumed beyond therapeutic levels "The hitch is that acetaminophen also has a narrower window of safety compared with ibuprofen and naproxen.

Paracetamol is relatively safe when used as directed. However, at higher-than-recommended doses, it can cause liver toxicity. In severe cases and when left untreated, this can be lethal.

This type of cell damage is known to occur in liver conditions including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and cancer, but it was not linked to paracetamol toxicity until now. “Paracetamol is the world’s ...

Each year in Australia around 225 people are hospitalised and 50 people die from paracetamol overdose, with intentional overdose highest among adolescents and young adults. The Therapeutic Goods ...