Episode
What are the dangers of overusing paracetamol?
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- Do you really know?
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- May 7, 2026
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- 283
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Summary
Paracetamol, a staple in UK households, is widely available over the counter and commonly used to alleviate headaches, toothaches, joint pain, flu symptoms, menstrual pain, and fever. In the UK, paracetamol is one of the most frequently used painkillers. The British Medical Journal reports that from April 2022 to March 2023, 16 million prescriptions for paracetamol were dispensed in England alone. Additionally, an estimated 6,300 tonnes of paracetamol are sold annually in the UK, equating to about 70 tablets per person each year. What happens after ingestion? How can you recognize an overdose? What should you do in case of an overdose? What are the safe dosage limits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam? What should I do with expired medicines? What is the medication Ozempic and why is it being used for weight loss? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 17/9/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices