There needs to be increased awareness of the serious risk of liver toxicity when prescribing oral paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) to hospitalised adults with low bodyweight, a healthcare ...

November 22, 2011 — Repeated doses of slightly too much acetaminophen (known as paracetamol in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe) can be fatal, according to the results of a large, ...

High school senior Chloe Yehwon Lee first encountered the devastating effects of acetaminophen toxicity during her time volunteering at a local assisted living center in Plano, Texas. She struck up ...

Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter medications to treat pain and prevent or reduce fever. It is the main active ingredient in several common painkiller brands, such as ...

During cold and flu season, be careful not to overuse acetaminophen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned earlier this month. People across the United States get 1 billion colds and the flu ...

Paracetamol is widely used in children for mild-to-moderate pain and fever. In many homes, paracetamol syrups and tablets are kept close by in case a child is not feeling well or to prevent a fever.

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Amid heated public debate, the most robust evidence to date shows that using paracetamol as directed ...

Natasa Gisev receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Ria Hopkins receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Changes are coming into effect ...

Chloe Yehwon Lee was a finalist in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the most distinguished STEM competition for high school seniors in the United States. Society for Science/Chris Ayers ...