IT turns out many ordinary medications don’t just affect our bodies – they also affect our brains. Some have been linked to road rage, compulsive gambling and even unusual sexual impulses. And ...

Paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen are among the most widely used. While they are all effective for pain relief, they each ...

A grieving father told yesterday how his daughter died after taking too many paracetamol tablets in an attempt to ease her pain following dental treatment. Teenager Toni Gowland swallowed up to 56 ...

Codeine phosphate 30mg, acetaminophen 300mg; tabs; contains sulfites. Use lowest effective dose for shortest duration. Individualize. #3: initially 1–2 tabs every 4hrs as needed. #4: initially 1 ...

Acetaminophen 10mg/mL; soln for IV infusion; preservative-free. The precise mechanism of the analgesic and antipyretic properties of acetaminophen is not established but is thought to primarily ...

If you take the recommended dose, paracetamol is unlikely to have serious side effects, but taking too much can be very dangerous. Adults can take up to eight 500mg tablets in 24 hours, spaced four to ...