PAIN KILLER MEDICATIONS CAN CAUSE HAYFEVER

September 3, 2012 by  
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As a health practitioner and researcher, I have been aware of the association between analgesic (pain killer) use and hayfever for many years and I have found that it can be due to the damaging and inflammatory effect that analgesics (and other medications or an incorrect diet) have on the intestinal lining. A large amount […]

TGA WARNS OF LIVER DAMAGE WITH PANADOL USE

August 2, 2012 by  
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TGA warns on liver damage with therapeutic dose paracetamol   1.8.12 Niamh Mullen Medical Observer Medicines Safety Update 2012; Volume 3, Number 4, August   THE TGA has issued a warning about the risk of liver damage caused by paracetamol even at therapeutic doses. The regulator said the hepatotoxic effects of intentionally overdosing on the […]