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Maitree Baral | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Can paracetamol cause liver damage? Doctors weigh in

Every household has a strip of paracetamol tablets, which is considered to be one of the most widely used and trusted medicines. It is one of the most common painkillers used. However, a recent study has shed light on a serious side effect of consuming tablets.

A study by researchers at the University of Edinburgh has found that paracetamol can have a detrimental effect on the liver and the effect can grow up to an extent where it can cause liver failure. The scientists have observed the effects of taking the drug on mice.

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