In a study published in the National Library of Health, liver injury induced by paracetamol was further investigated.
“Hepatotoxicity from paracetamol overdose, whether intentional or non-intentional, is the most common cause of drug induced liver injury and remains a global issue,” began the study.
It continued: “Given the increased prevalence of combination medications in the form of pain relievers and antihistamines, paracetamol can be difficult to identify and remains a significant cause of acute hepatotoxicity, as evidenced by its contribution to over half of all acute liver failure cases.
“Given the increased prevalence of combination medications in the form of pain relievers and antihistamines, paracetamol can be difficult to identify and remains a significant cause of acute hepatotoxicity, as evidenced by its contribution to over half of all acute liver failure cases.”