Introduction: Soluble (effervescent) paracetamol is routinely given to elderly patients for convenience. A daily dose of 4 gm in this soluble formulation can contain up to 8.7 gm of sodium chloride, ...

“Hidden” salt in some types of paracetamol has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and death in a large new study. Thanks to safety messages, people are more conscious than ever about ...

Doctors have warned that people should try to avoid taking dissolving, fizzy paracetamol that contains salt, following findings from a large study that shows a link with a significantly increased risk ...

Salt "hidden" in soluble paracetamol is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, a study of more than 300,000 British people suggests. Sodium, one of the main components of salt, is often used to ...

TAKING paracetamol could be driving up your heart attack risk. A large study has shown that Brits who have take the drug containing a “hidden ingredient” are more likely to end up having a heart ...

Soluble paracetamol contains dangerously high levels of salt that leave regular users at greater risk of heart attack and stroke, new research shows. Some forms of the painkiller which dissolve into ...

HEART attack is a serious medical emergency that can be life-threatening. Characterised by a blocked supply of blood to the heart, this condition is usually caused by a blood clot. Dr Chris Steele ...