Expert caution against arbitrary use of pain killers

Experts have cautioned Nigerians against excessive use of fever reducers called paracetamol, saying it is dangerous to health. A pharmacist at the Federal Medical Center Bida, Miss Nike Bello, observed that most people take paracetamol without medical prescription. She said excessive intake of the drug can cause liver failure because it is metabolized by the […]

Experts have cautioned Nigerians against excessive use of fever reducers called paracetamol, saying it is dangerous to health.
A pharmacist at the Federal Medical Center Bida, Miss Nike Bello, observed that most people take paracetamol without medical prescription.
She said excessive intake of the drug can cause liver failure because it is metabolized by the liver and its side effects are multiple.
Fatima, HND Mass Comm, Bida Poly