A pharmacist has warned about the risks of daily reliance on over-the-counter pain relief like ibuprofen and paracetamol.

For post-operation pains and during infections, over-the-counter painkillers will often do the job. But killing pain without consequences isn't as simple as just swallowing a tablet. What to watch for ...

A pharmacist has issued a warning to anyone who takes paracetamol or ibuprofen. There's something people need to know about ...

Questions have been raised about the advice given to patients with a cold and sore throat. A study carried out showed that compared with paracetamol, ibuprofen or a combination of both ibuprofen and ...

We’ve all got our go-to painkiller – but is one better than the other? And should they be used interchangeably? Three experts explain everything there is to know about the pills. What is your first ...

The Cochrane Oral Health Group's Trials Register, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Medline, Embase and the metaRegister of Controlled Trials were searched with no language ...

Paracetamol and ibuprofen can help to ease aches and pains when taken correctly - however many people are unsure about which would work better and when and whether you should double up and take both.

The NHS has cautioned that people taking certain medications should exercise care when using painkillers, as combining them could be risky. The health service has recommended consulting your GP before ...

The NHS has warned that people taking specific medicines should take care when using painkillers as combining them could prove risky. You should speak with your GP before taking paracetamol or ...

Study 1 was an open-label, four-way crossover, randomised, single-dose, single centre, pharmacokinetic study and Study 2 was an open-label, two-way, cross-over, randomised, repeat-dose, single centre, ...

New research reveals a concerning link between common painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol and the rise of antibiotic resistance. The study found that these medications, when used alongside ...

Pharmacist Anum has issued a warning to people who use common painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen. There are a few ...