Paracetamol

Pain relief,

Ingredient Focus: Paracetamol

Refresh your knowledge on paracetamol

01 Jul 2025 , 4 Min Module

Medicines,

Pharmacists urged to stop supplying batches of paracetamol amid contamination fears

The MHRA issued a “precautionary recall” of two batches of Chelonia Healthcare Limited’s Paracetamol 500mg Tablets after discoloured tablets were found in some packs.

10 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

Medicines,

Boots investigates paracetamol labelling error as public urged to return affected packs

The foil blister inside the carton incorrectly states ‘Aspirin 300mg Dispersible Tablets’ instead of ‘Paracetamol 500mg Tablets’.

05 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

Child & teen health,

Understanding effective pain and fever management in children

Get to grips with the guidance for managing children’s pain and fever and make suitable recommendations

15 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Module

'Lack of evidence' for ibuprofen Covid-19 harm

The Commission on Human Medicines has said patients can take paracetamol or ibuprofen when self-medicating for symptoms of Covid-19.

16 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

Pain relief, Child & teen health, Vaccinations,

Winter Health: Children's fever

Find out more about how to advise customers on childhood fever and make effective product recommendations.

09 Nov 2018 , 900 Min Module