The SNP has been condemned for running a 'free' prescription system that means taxpayers are spending £23million a year on paracetamol - more than £9 each time. The eye-watering cost of the ...

They are two of the staples of any home first-aid kit. Whether for a headache, muscle pain, fever or the flu, we have all turned to ibuprofen and paracetamol at some point for our health. But do we ...

President Trump recently linked pregnant women's use of the drug to autism. Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy is not clearly linked to autism or attention-deficit ...

On Monday, an 'umbrella' review of all the scientific research yet conducted on the subject was published in the British medical journal BMJ Author of the article: You can save this article by ...

Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy is not clearly linked to autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, a new review finds. The topic ...

The NHS has advised caution when taking a common painkiller as it may interact badly with other medications. In the UK, many of us rely on over-the-counter drugs for everyday aches and illnesses. Of ...

People who take certain medications Anyone who has ever had an allergic reaction to paracetamol or another medicine People with liver or kidney problems Anyone who regularly drinks more than the ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications are generally safe and effective, but daily or long-term use isn’t recommended. Several factors, including drug side effects and your medical history, can ...

Tylenol is at the top of everyone’s minds today after President Trump announced a label change from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that states using the medication during pregnancy can lead to ...

Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are over-the-counter pain relief medications. Acetaminophen also helps relieve fever. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which means it can help ...