Paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen are among the most widely used. While they are all effective for pain relief, they each work in a slightly different way and ideally, tackling different symptoms.

From how paracetamol can affect the liver to how fatty liver can be harmful, here’s all that you need to know.

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Popping a paracetamol each day could raise your risk of a deadly heart attack or stroke by a FIFTH, study warns. Trial found people who took 4g of paracetamol a day had rise on blood pressure ...

While paracetamol is gentler on the stomach compared to NSAIDs, overuse can still cause gastrointestinal distress. In fact, high doses may lead to nausea, vomiting, and even bleeding in rare cases.

Dissolvable paracetamol may be bad for your heart because it can contain more salt than a McDonald's BIG MAC, doctors warn. Study found patients on high salt painkillers had a higher risk of death ...

The NHS reports that paracetamol “rarely” causes side effects if you stick to the right dosage. The usual recommended dose is one or two 500 milligram tablets taken up to four times in a 24 ...

Paracetamol does not need to be taken after food and can usually be safely taken with other medications. It is possible to take paracetamol and ibuprofen at the same time, as they work in the body ...

Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol or the brand name Tylenol, may come with added health risks, according to a new study. The drug, which is commonly used as a painkiller or an ingredient in ...

Science; Paracetamol; Pregnant women who take paracetamol are 'more likely to have a child with behavioural issues' Researchers from the University of Bristol have found that women who take ...

Paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen are among the most widely used. While they are all effective for pain relief , they each work in a slightly different way and ideally, tackling different symptoms.