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Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter pain relievers and fever reducers worldwide. However, excessive consumption can lead to paracetamol poisoning , which is a major cause of acute liver failure. While most people use paracetamol safely, some individuals misuse it due to addictive tendencies, self-medication, or suicidal intent. Surprisingly, some people also use paracetamol in food tenderization, a controversial practice with potential health risks. In this article, we explore the causes, effects, risks of addiction, abusive tendencies, and food-related uses of paracetamol. Causes of Paracetamol Poisoning Paracetamol poisoning occurs when a person consumes more than the recommended daily dose . The standard safe dose for adults is up to 4,000 mg per day, but exceeding this limit can be dangerous. The main causes include: Overdose: Accidental or intentional ingestion of excessive amounts. Chronic Use: Long-term consumption at slightly higher-tha...

According to Dr. Mrs Adeniji, of the University college hospital (UCH) Ibadan, Nigeria. The question in people's minds "why certain medications don’t work after several days of use?" Normally people who have experienced this will conclude that the drug is fake , expired or even a wrong prescription. Some will even go as far as giving fettish reasons for the situation. But do you know there are certain foods and medicines you take concomitantly that counteracts each other's mode of action in the body? Yes. Certain meals can prevent your medications from working, or worse still, cause dangerous side effects, and we have curated 6 of them here. Many people probably do not know this, so share to save a life. Vitamin C and Anti-malaria drugs This is what happens when you mix both. But first a background: All drugs are metabolized in the liver. The liver is rich in iron, and iron is important in the life cycle of malaria parasites (plasmodium). Vitam...