Paracetamol

New study links paracetamol to several side effects among senior citizens

Paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, may increase the risk of gastrointestinal, heart- and kidney-related complications among adults aged 65 and above, a new study has found. Taken commonly for treating mild-to-moderate fever, paracetamol is also the first drug recommended for treating osteoarthritis -- a chronic condition causing pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints due to wear-and-tear -- as it is considered effective, relatively safe and accessible. However, some studies have provided evidence to contest the effectiveness of paracetamol in relieving pain while others have shown increased risks of gastrointestinal side effects, such as ulcers and bleeding, from prolonged use. The latest study, conducted by researchers from the University of Nottingham, UK, found that paracetamol use was linked to a 24 per cent and 36 per cent increase in risk of peptic ulcer bleeding (bleeding due to ulcer in the digestive tract) and lower gastrointestinal bleeding, ...

Granules Q3 results: Profit rises marginally by 1.6% to Rs 126 crore

The company's consolidated profit rose 1.6% to 1.26 billion rupees (nearly $15 million), according to an exchange filing

UK government likely to curb Paracetamol sale to reduce suicide cases

According to the report, the strategy highlights that reduction in suicides have stalled since 2018

Paracetamol maker Granules India flags operations hit from cyber attack

Due to significant changes in its IT systems, the IT security incident caused a major disruption in its business operations, the Paracetamol maker said in an exchange filing

India-made cold, cough medicines under WHO lens after nations flag concern

Reports of contaminated medicines came out in 2022 in The Gambia, with subsequent reports in Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and Micronesia; all the products under the scanner are syrup-based

Indian drugmaker denies toxicity in paracetamol syrup exported to Liberia

Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control said that samples of the Indian-made paracetamol suspension, Para Clear, exported to Liberia contained toxin ethylene glycol

Paracetamol maker Granules India Q2 net profit jumps 80% to Rs 145 cr

Pharmaceutical company Granules India Ltd reported an 80% surge in quarterly profit on Thursday, boosted by higher sales of painkiller drug Paracetamol

Pharma body clears Micro Labs of charges of spending Rs 1000 cr on freebies

Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance ethics committee submits report to NPPA

Ethical Code to keep doctor, drugmaker nexus at bay not mandatory yet

The recent controversy following income tax raids on Micro Labs, makers of popular paracetamol brand Dolo, is likely to make things move in making the UCPMP

Analgesics, other common drugs used during Covid-19 clock double-digit CAGR

Pain and fever drug Paracetamol and blood-clot preventing Enoxaparin both post growth rates beyond 20%

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Omicron patients below 60 years can take paracetamol, says expert

People below 60 years of age with no comorbidities, infected by the Omicron variant, can begin their treatment with paracetamol, Dr Shashank Joshi, member of Maharashtra's Covid task force, said.

No painkillers or paracetamol recommended after Covaxin jab: Bharat Biotech

Medication is recommended only after consultation with a physician, the vaccine maker said

Venus Remedies wins legal battle against French firm for paracetamol patent

The Indian drug firm had initiated the legal battle in order to remove any patent hurdle in manufacturing of intravenous paracetamol solution in the country.

Granules India commits to donate 160 mn Paracetamol tablets to Telangana

The city-based vertically integrated pharmaceutical company will give Paracetamol-500 mg tablets free of cost to fight the Covid-19 pandemic

Paracetamol curbs amid Covid-19 pandemic dent sales during monsoon

Sales of paracetamol are typically high during monsoon when cold and flu ailments are common

Govt lifts curbs on exports of paracetamol APIs with immediate effect

"The notification is further amended to remove the restriction on the export of paracetamol APIs, making it export 'free' with immediate effect," the statement read

India allows export of paracetamol API amid coronavirus outbreak

The Indian government in March put a hold on exports of several drugs including paracetamol to secure supplies for its people after COVID-19 outbreak disrupted the industry's supply chain globally.

Antiviral drugs see demand surge in India, but segment declines 5.5%

Data from market research firm AIOCD-AWACS shows that sales of oseltamivir (common brand Tamiflu), used against the influenza virus and also for swine flu, went up by 35.8 per cent in April

India to send nearly 1K tonnes of paracetamol raw material to Europe

The Indian government in March put a hold on exports of several drugs including paracetamol to secure supplies for its people after the Covid-19 outbreak disrupted the industry's supply chain globally