More on paracetamol
June 23, 2014
IN RESPONSE to coverage about
paracetamol (PD Fri), Arthritis
Australia says taken as advised, it is
a relatively safe medication.
However recent studies
highlighted that taken in excess,
there was real concern for toxicity,
particularly affecting the liver, the
organisation said.
“These concerns echo similar
concerns raised by the main
regulatory body in the US, the Food
and Drug Authority (FDA), who
have recommended a maximal
daily dose of 3.2 mg as opposed to
the 4 mg commonly recommended.
“Part of the challenge is that
paracetamol is frequently in cold
and flu remedies that people may
take in addition to their regular
analgesia and, therefore, accidental
over-dosage is not unusual.”
Other options for osteoarthritis
pain management were available
on www.myjointpain.org.au, it said.
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