The use of paracetamol as a first line pain killer for long-term conditions such as osteoarthritis in older people needs to be carefully considered,' lead researcher Weiya Zhang said.

Taking the drug may also increase the risk of chronic kidney disease by 19%, heart failure by 9% and hypertension by 7%.

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.

Paracetamol, a widely used OTC drug, may raise the risk of gastrointestinal, heart, and kidney-related complications in adults aged 65 and above. A new study by researchers from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom has found that paracetamol use was associated with a 24% increase in the risk of peptic ulcer bleeding and a 36% rise in lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

New Delhi- Paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, may increase the risk of gastrointestinal, heart- and kidney-related complications amo

A recent study was conducted by researchers at the University of Nottingham. Researchers cautioned the use of paracetamol, which is widely used by people as a pain reliever

A University of Nottingham study revealed that prolonged paracetamol use in individuals 65 and older increases the risk of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and renal complications. Researchers analyzed data from UK GP records,