If you are taking tablets without delay and without consulting a doctor when you have a fever or feel hot, then you may see its effect on your liver and kidneys.

The Indian government, along with many other countries, banned 14 medicines in 2023 due to their side effects. The use of paracetamol has become very common to get relief from fever, headache or body pain. This name is on everyone's tongue, from children to the elderly. This pill has started being used so much in homes that now even an illiterate person can recognize it by looking at it.

In simple terms, this small white pill has become a quick relief for every disease. But have you ever wondered if its use is safe? Recently, a doctor's tweet has brought this issue to the center of discussion. Gastroenterologist Dr. Palaniappan Manikkam (Dr. Pal) living in America has tweeted. This may make you laugh, but the truth behind it is shocking. The indiscriminate use of medicines is now worrying doctors.

If a medicine contains 650 mg of paracetamol, it clearly means that it is more than the normal dosage of 500 mg. Its demand suddenly increased during the Corona epidemic. It was used a lot in the side effects of the vaccine or mild fever. According to some reports, sales reached record levels in the second wave of the epidemic. After which it was even called India's favorite snack on social media.  

What is the danger?

The doctor says that people are now using 650 grams of paracetamol like candy. It is also being taken for headache, fatigue or stress without consulting a doctor. But excessive amounts of paracetamol can have a bad effect on the body, especially the liver. According to a medical report, cases of acute liver failure and kidney disease due to paracetamol overdose are increasing rapidly all over the world. 

Expert advice is essential

Taking such medicines repeatedly without the advice of a doctor can be dangerous for the body. Consult a specialist before taking any medicine.