Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter medications to treat pain and prevent or reduce fever. It is the main active ingredient in several common painkiller brands, such as ...

November 22, 2011 — Repeated doses of slightly too much acetaminophen (known as paracetamol in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe) can be fatal, according to the results of a large, ...

Paracetamol, known as acetaminophen in the United States, may have more risks than originally thought, particularly when it is taken at the higher end of standard therapeutic doses, according to a new ...

An NHS GP has urged patients taking one common medication to stop taking additional paracetamol due to risks of accidentally ...

Like most new parents, Ahad and Hira Ul Hassan keep a close eye out for signs that their one-year-old son Zohan is developing just as he should. But the couple, from Ayr in Scotland, have more reason ...

Chloe Yehwon Lee was a finalist in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the most distinguished STEM competition for high school seniors in the United States. Society for Science/Chris Ayers ...

A feverish night, a cranky toddler, and a worried parent reaching for the paracetamol bottle. It is one of the most commonly trusted medicines in every household, especially for children. Quick, ...