Paracetamol

Debunking Donald Trump's recent claims, a new BMJ study finds no convincing evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy raises the risk of autism or ADHD in children

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the leading organisation that guides medical decisions on pregnancy and childbirth, has reiterated the safety and efficacy of acetaminophen use

Data shows India's paracetamol exports to the US are modest, accounting for less than one per cent of API shipments, despite global attention on the Tylenol controversy

After Donald Trump claimed that Tylenol (paracetamol) use in pregnancy may cause autism, WHO and the European Medicines Agency stressed that the evidence is inconsistent and the drug remains safe

The US drug regulator flagged concerns over acetaminophen use in pregnancy, citing studies linking it to autism and ADHD, while noting no proven causal relationship

Indian medical experts dismiss Trump's claim that Tylenol causes autism, saying paracetamol is safe in pregnancy and backed by strong clinical and observational evidence

From headaches to period cramps, painkillers are everywhere-but doctors warn against popping the wrong one without knowing the risks

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy might increase the offspring's chances of developing neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a study. Available over-the-counter, paracetamol -- also known as 'acetaminophen' -- is considered safe for managing headache, fever, and pain during pregnancy. Researchers, including those at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, US, analysed 46 previously published studies involving over a lakh participants across multiple countries. Findings published in the journal BioMed Central show that "higher-quality studies are more likely to show a link between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and increased risks of autism and ADHD," said author Diddier Prada, assistant professor of population health science and policy, environmental medicine and climate science, at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "Given the widespread use of this medication, even a small increase in risk could

Dolo-650, a paracetamol-based tablet manufactured by Micro Labs, has emerged as a household name in India, particularly after the onset of Covid-19. But, how much of this fever pill is safe for you?

Paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, may increase the risk of gastrointestinal, heart- and kidney-related complications among adults aged 65 and above, a new study has found. Taken commonly for treating mild-to-moderate fever, paracetamol is also the first drug recommended for treating osteoarthritis -- a chronic condition causing pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints due to wear-and-tear -- as it is considered effective, relatively safe and accessible. However, some studies have provided evidence to contest the effectiveness of paracetamol in relieving pain while others have shown increased risks of gastrointestinal side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding, from prolonged use. The latest study, conducted by researchers from the University of Nottingham, UK, found that paracetamol use was linked to a 24 per cent and 36 per cent increase in risk of peptic ulcer bleeding (bleeding due to ulcer in the digestive tract) and lower gastrointestinal bleeding, ...

The company's consolidated profit rose 1.6% to 1.26 billion rupees (nearly $15 million), according to an exchange filing

According to the report, the strategy highlights that reduction in suicides have stalled since 2018

Due to significant changes in its IT systems, the IT security incident caused a major disruption in its business operations, the Paracetamol maker said in an exchange filing

Reports of contaminated medicines came out in 2022 in The Gambia, with subsequent reports in Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and Micronesia; all the products under the scanner are syrup-based

Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control said that samples of the Indian-made paracetamol suspension, Para Clear, exported to Liberia contained toxin ethylene glycol

Pharmaceutical company Granules India Ltd reported an 80% surge in quarterly profit on Thursday, boosted by higher sales of painkiller drug Paracetamol

Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance ethics committee submits report to NPPA

The recent controversy following income tax raids on Micro Labs, makers of popular paracetamol brand Dolo, is likely to make things move in making the UCPMP

Pain and fever drug Paracetamol and blood-clot preventing Enoxaparin both post growth rates beyond 20%

Governments all over the country and all over the world acted with alacrity and a sense of purpose.