"This study shows a significant incidence of renal, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal side effects in older people, who are prescribed acetaminophen (paracetamol) repeatedly in the UK," Zhang said.
Paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, may increase the risk of gastrointestinal, heart- and kidney-related complications among adults aged 65 and above, a new study has found.
However, some studies have provided evidence to contest the effectiveness of paracetamol in relieving pain while others have shown increased risks of gastrointestinal side effects, such as ulcers ...
"This study shows a significant incidence of renal, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal side effects in older people, who are prescribed acetaminophen (paracetamol) repeatedly in the UK," the authors ...
Paracetamol is one of the best-selling painkillers in Austria and can be found in almost every household. Now a new discovery of a side effect of the popular painkiller is causing a stir.
Taking the drug may also increase the risk of chronic kidney disease by 19 per cent, heart failure by 9 per cent and hypertension by 7 per cent The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started ...
“This study highlights significant gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and renal side effects in older adults who are repeatedly prescribed paracetamol in the UK,” the authors noted in their ...