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<p>Is it safe to buy paracetamol while I'm away on holidays? </p>

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Dr Phil Kieran: Is it safe to buy paracetamol for children when I'm overseas?

I usually recommend using paracetamol as a first line of response before ibuprofen, as ibuprofen can be a bit harsh on the kidneys

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Dr Phil Kieran: What can I do about my daughter's mouth ulcers?

<p>Hidden salt in some types of paracetamol has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease in a large new study (Alamy/PA)</p>

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Hidden salt in some paracetamol ‘linked to increased heart disease’

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Regular paracetamol use linked to increase in blood pressure – study

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'Growing concern' over paracetamol overdoses among young people

Coroner warns that just a 'few extra' paracetamol can cause damage

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Coroner warns that just a 'few extra' paracetamol can cause damage

Inquest hears Lemsip may have played a part in woman's death from liver failure

Inquest hears Lemsip may have played a part in woman's death from liver failure

A 48-year-old woman’s use of Lemsip may have contributed to her death as she was not aware it contained paracetamol, an inquest heard.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2018

Prolonged paracetamol ‘risk to unborn boys’

Prolonged paracetamol ‘risk to unborn boys’

Prolonged paracetamol use by pregnant women may reduce testosterone production in their unborn sons, research has found.

Thu, 21 May, 2015

Paracetamol could adversely affect babies in the womb

Paracetamol could adversely affect babies in the womb

Pregnant women expecting boys should not take paracetamol for long periods.

Wed, 20 May, 2015

Taking paracetamol daily 'increases risk of stroke'

Taking paracetamol daily 'increases risk of stroke'

Long-term use of paracetamol has been linked to an increased risk of health problems, researchers have found.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2015