83 m. ago Paracetamol alert given to anyone taking it for cold and flu symptoms

A pharmacist has issued an important warning about paracetamol when taking common cold and flu remedies that already contain the painkiller, highlighting lesser-known facts about the widely-used drug that everyone should be aware of

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5 h. ago Pharmacist issues paracetamol warning to anyone with cold and flu symptoms

A pharmacist has issued a paracetamol warning to anyone who's suffering with cold and flu symptoms. Pharmacist Anum said it's vital to know before taking the medication

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6 d. ago Symptoms as virus spreading across UK 'may be mistaken for flu'

Some of the warning signs may be similar to the flu or common cold

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1 week ago Urgent warning to anyone taking cold and flu tablets or painkillers this winter

The UK's medicine watchdog has issued an important warning for anyone taking common sickness medication over winter

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1 week ago Lemsip and Benylin NHS warning to anyone taking it for cold and flu symptoms

Some people may not be aware that they should not take the over-the-counter medicine if ill with a flu or cold

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1 week ago DR MAX PEMBERTON: These are the warning signs your winter cold is more than just flu and could be pneumonia... call 999 if you notice these symptoms

A patient I'll call Margaret came to see me a few weeks ago. She's 68, sensible, and not one to make a fuss. But as we chatted she mentioned she'd been battling a nasty cold for over a fortnight.

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