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How Paracetamol Can Cause Damages To The Liver And Kidney
Paracetamol tablets (Photo Credit: Portugal Resident)
Mr Jelili Kilani, chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Abuja chapter, has warned that the indiscriminate or misuse of Paracetamol, can cause damages to body organs such as the liver and kidney.
Speaking in Abuja, the PSN chairman warned that the excessive use of Paracetamol and other drugs without following prescription, may cause damages to body organs in the long run.
“By engaging in such practice, you are damaging your internal organs like the liver and kidney, which if care is not taken, such damages cannot be remedy.’’
“Misuse of drug is when somebody is tired and decides to take three or more tablet of Paracetamol simply because he wanted a quicker or higher effect.
“As good as Paracetamol is, if not properly taken, it damages the liver and kidney; the only drug that is harmless to the body is water.
“I advise the public to desist from self medication.
“If anyone is experiencing feverish condition or body pains after taking Paracetamol once and the symptoms persist, they should consult medical doctors rather than taking the drug continuously,” he said.
