Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Abuse of paracetamol can cause death



Administration Food and Drug Administration of Thailand (FDA) recently advised the public to be cautious when using paracetamol.The reason for the abuse of common painkillers may cause them tohospital emergency.

According Thainews, this recommendation was made after a recentFDA report shows that many Thai people are abusing paracetamol.This causes long-term adverse effects of their own health.

Paracetamol is considered a pain reliever and fever are relatively safe. Even so, Dr. Pongpan Wongmanee, deputy secretary general of the Thai FDA has warned that the abuse of these drugs may damage the internal organs and make the body resistant to these drugs.

Using long-term excessive doses of anti-inflammatory drugs do not contain steroids such as aspirin and paracetamol can damage .


you liver function. So said Dr Pongpan, paracetamol is used only when necessary. Patients should consult your doctor or pharmacist before using.