Poor diet, old age: paracetamol is dangerous even when respecting the maximum doses
It's very easy to overdose on paracetamol (or doliprane) in selenium deficiency, new research warns. THE ESSENTIAL For adults, the ...
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Doliprane: France wants to relocate the production of paracetamol
In order to anticipate a new health crisis and a possible shortage of Doliprane, France now wants to control the ...
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Doliprane, aspirin…these drugs that will no longer be freely available from January
In order to avoid a potentially dangerous overdose, aspirin, Doliprane or even Advil must be stored behind the counter of ...
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Paracetamol, aspirin, ibuprofen…towards the end of free access in pharmacies
The National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM) has initiated legal proceedings to ensure that medicines containing paracetamol and certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ...
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Asthma in children: paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase the risk
Paracetamol consumed during pregnancy does not increase the risk of asthma in the unborn child any more than other painkillers. ...
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Paracetamol is not a candy: babies who take it have asthma
The use of paracetamol in young children has been associated with an increased risk of asthma in adolescents with particular ...
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Paracetamol: the harms of overconsumption will soon be specified on the box
The ANSM wishes to reinforce the information present on the boxes of paracetamol, in order to make patients and health ...
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Death of Naomi Musenga: Paracetamol, a common and sometimes hidden drug
The death of Naomi Musenga, as a result of paracetamol poisoning, last December, is a reminder that overdose of this ...
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Death of Naomi Musenga: the dangers of an overdose of paracetamol
The death of Naomi Musenga, following paracetamol intoxication last December, is a reminder of how dangerous an overdose of this ...
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Aspirin, ibuprofen, paracetamol: the little medical recommendations of 60 million consumers
The magazine 60 Millions de consommateurs published on Thursday a benefit-risk report on the main painkillers that we use in ...
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Pregnancy: paracetamol in prolonged use is associated with hyperactivity and autism in children
Long-term use of paracetamol when pregnant puts your unborn child at risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or ...
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Paracetamol: the pharmacists’ union responds to the UFC-Que Choisir
The UFC-Que Choisir has created controversy by accusing pharmacists of delivering toxic doses of paracetamol in one out of four ...
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Osteoarthritis: morphine is not more effective than paracetamol
In patients suffering from chronic osteoarthritis pain of the hip or knee or chronic back pain, an American study shows ...
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Turkey and blood sausage Sunday… paracetamol Monday! And not aspirin …
It seems it is the diet of France this weekend, but be careful if these two drugs are effective, they ...
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Paracetamol: Europe recommends withdrawal of prolonged-release formula
Due to a risk of overdose, the European agency recommends the withdrawal from the market of specialties based on paracetamol ...
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Pregnancy: paracetamol can affect a child’s virility
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy may inhibit the development of male behaviors, and reduce sexual desire.The list of drugs allowed during ...
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Paracetamol: effective in preventing altitude sickness
A disorder well known to mountaineers, altitude sickness can be fatal. To prevent it, paracetamol seems to be as effective ...
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Pain: is beer as effective as medicine?
To limit the consumption of codeine, it would be possible to turn to ... alcohol! Pain-relieving virtues which should still ...
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Pregnancy: paracetamol does not increase the risk of behavioral problems
After expertise, the European Medicines Agency considers that taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not cause neuro-developmental disorders in children.In 2014, ...
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Pain reliever: regular consumption associated with hearing problems
Consuming ibuprofen or paracetamol regularly for more than 6 years increases the risk of hearing damage. In high doses, aspirin ...
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The price of paracetamol will drop by only 5 cents in 2015
© iStockMany are the media, which, at the end of 2014, announced a 42% drop in the price of drugs ...
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Paracetamol: production soon to be relocated to France
© ShutterstockThe production of paracetamol in France had ceased in 2008, when the last production site of the drug, based ...
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Paracetamol would reduce empathy
The best-selling painkiller in France would act as an emotional switch. After consuming it, the pain and joy of others ...
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Osteoarthritis: paracetamol is not effective against pain
Paracetamol does little better than a placebo at managing the pain of osteoarthritis and does not improve the impact of ...
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Paracetamol: prenatal exposure associated with an increased risk of asthma
This drug is commonly used during pregnancy, but is not without risk. Prenatal exposure is associated with an increased risk ...
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Back pain: what is the point of taking paracetamol?
A group of researchers from the University of Sydeney (Australia) reviewed 13 clinical trials in lower back pain and, according ...
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Paracetamol: consumed too often and in too much quantity
© ThinkstockOveruse and overdose of paracetamol is on the rise, particularly in France, according to results of two studies published ...
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Acute back pain: paracetamol would not be effective
To treat pain due to acute low back pain, paracetamol is not effective, according to the results of a study ...
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Beer, more effective than paracetamol?
© Getty ImagesYour head is aching and your stomach is wobbling. No doubt, it's a hangover. While the temptation for ...
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Paracetamol: overdoses can lead to liver transplant
Paracetamol overdose is an important cause of liver failure requiring liver transplantation. But the damage is much greater across the ...
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