Why paracetamol is banned in some countries?


Why paracetamol is banned in some countries? Some of the *paracetamol formulations have been banned in a few countries due to analgesic abuse nephropathy. As such, combining paracetamol with other NSAIDs/other analgesics is considered to be irrational and such combinations are banned in a few countries, whereas in India, these formulations are still available.


What organ is paracetamol bad for?

The study, published in Scientific Reports, looked at the impact of paracetamol on liver cells in human and mouse tissue. Experiments showed in certain settings the drug can damage the liver by harming vital structural connections between adjacent cells in the organ.


What can replace paracetamol?

Medicines for short-term pain
  • paracetamol (brand names: Panadol, Herron Paracetamol, Hedanol)
  • aspirin (brand names: Disprin, Aspro, Solprin)
  • ibuprofen (brand names: Nurofen, Advil, Hedafen)
  • diclofenac (brand names: Voltaren).