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The Sun
13 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Urgent recall of paracetamol pills over ‘contamination' fears – as patients urged to check packets now
BATCHES of an over-the-counter paracetamol have been recalled over fears some pills could be "contaminated". The recall notice was issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) after a small number of pills were found to be "discoloured". 1 Two batches of paracetamol 500mg doses made by Chelonia Healthcare Limited come under the recall. The batch codes to look out for are 2312010 and 2312011, which can be found on the packaging. Also, the affected batches have an expiry date of the 30th and 31st of November 2027 and were distributed earlier this year. The alert said: "Patients or carers should check to see if they have received tablets from the listed batches of Paracetamol 500mg Tablets. "The batch number can be found on the label of the medicine bottle and on the outer carton. These tablets can only be obtained from a pharmacy with a prescription. "The number of tablets you will have been given will vary depending on your prescription and you may have only received a small number of tablets." The recall added the pills are white and capsule-shaped, with a score on the side. And if you find tablets that are discoloured in any way, in pots from the listed batches, you should contact your pharmacist or the healthcare professional who dispensed your prescription. Patients who may have taken the medication and experience an "adverse reaction" are also urged to seek medical attention. Furthermore, any suspected adverse reactions should be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme. Beware 3 of the most dangerous medicines in the world - including one found in almost EVERY home The recall notice hasn't detailed what risk, if any, there is taking the medication. But previous cases involving discoloured paracetamol tablets have been linked to fungal contamination. A similar recall was issued in Europe in 2019 after batches of the medication were found to be contaminated with Penicillium citrinum. The MHRA has described the recall as Class 2, which means the defect may cause mistreatment or harm to the patient but is not life-threatening or serious. Chemists have been told to stop supplying the affected batches immediately. The recall adds: "Quarantine all remaining stock and return it to your supplier's approved process." Paracetamol is one of the most commonly taken medications in the UK. It's estimated just under 6,300 tonnes are sold a year. It's widely available to buy over-the-counter at shops and pharmacies, but you may be able to get it on prescription if you have long-term pain.
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Urgent warning issued as over-the-counter painkiller taken by millions recalled due to 'contamination' fears
Packs of the over-the-counter painkiller paracetamol have been recalled over fears some may be 'contaminated'. Drug watchdog the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued the recall notice after a small number of pills were found to be 'discoloured'. The precautionary recall was for two batches of paracetamol 500mg doses made by Chelonia Healthcare Limited. Officials urged patients to check if they had received any batches with the code 2312010 and 2312011 which can be found on the packaging. The affected batches have an expiry date of the 30th and 31st of November 2027 and were distributed earlier this year. Officials also said patients who many have taken the medication and experience an 'adverse reaction' to seek medical attention. Medics have also been told to stop issuing the batches to patients while an investigation is underway. The recall notice did not detail what risk, if any, taking the medication could pose.
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Paracetamol maker Granules India's profit drops as lower prices in US, Europe pinch
May 28 (Reuters) - Granules India ( opens new tab reported a drop in fourth-quarter adjusted profit on Wednesday, hurt by weak pricing and stiff competition in its key European and North American markets. Profit before exceptional items and tax fell to 1.67 billion rupees ($19.6 million) for the quarter ended March 31, from 1.76 billion rupees a year earlier. The drugmaker logged a one-time gain of 307.5 million rupees related to an insurance claim it received during the reported quarter. Including the gain, consolidated profit rose 17%. Granules, which generates about two-thirds of its revenue from North America and 19% from Europe, posted a 2% rise in its revenue from operations. For further earnings highlights, click. Granules, which holds a 30% share of the global paracetamol market, supplies the drug as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and as a ready for consumption form in Europe, Canada, and South Africa. APIs are the active and key components in a drug that produce the intended therapeutic effects. Indian API makers have been grappling with weak pricing in key European and North American markets due to tough competition, even as global drugmakers turn to India to limit their reliance on Chinese contractors. PEER COMPARISON * Mean of analysts' ratings standardised to a scale of Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Sell, and Strong Sell ** Ratio of the stock's last close to analysts' mean price target; a ratio above 1 means the stock is trading above the PT JANUARY TO MARCH STOCK PERFORMANCE -- All data from LSEG -- $1 = 85.3790 Indian rupees
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Wife of ER doctor reveals his unusual health tips including which painkiller to NOT take when hungover
The wife of an emergency medic has revealed the type of painkiller her husband urges her to avoid when hangover due to the risk of deadly liver damage. In a video posted to Instagram Claire Edwards said she can't 'even look' at paracetamol without her doctor husband 'dropping down from the ceiling like a swat team member'. She added: 'Don't take Tylenol after you've been drinking.' According to Harvard Health Publishing, combining alcohol with paracetamol can accentuate the pain reliever's toxic effects on the liver. Instead of paracetamol, experts suggest taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or aspirin to treat a hangover headache. In the clip, Edwards revealed several other surprising health 'rules' her medic husband swears by - as well as those he thinks are nonsense. He stressed the importance of folic acid for pregnant women as it can prevent brain abnormalities in newborns. But Edwards said: 'When I was pregnant, he really didn't care if I was eating deli meat.' The National Health Service in the UK advises avoiding some types of ready-to-eat meat, like salami, pepperoni and prosciutto, as they are cured rather than cooked, meaning that they carry risk of bacterial contamination. Folic acid can be found in certain foods such as leafy green vegetables and fortified breakfast cereals, and helps support the healthy development of a baby's brain, skull, and spinal cord during pregnancy. But Edwards's husband says that, for people who are not pregnant, all vitamins, minerals, and supplements are a waste of money. The wife said: 'When I am not pregnant, he calls my vitamin regiment expensive pee, because he says you pee it all out.' Scientists have long debated the health benefits of supplements for those who do not have a diagnosed vitamin deficiency. According to Edwards, her husband is also against her using a decongestant nasal spray, such as Afrin for more than two days in a row. She said: 'He can sense if I have been using Afrin for more than two days and that's a big no no too.' Whilst she didn't explain her husband's reasoning for this, experts have recently warned of rising numbers of people becoming hooked on nasal decongestant sprays, which can irritate sensitive blood vessels in the nose, causing swelling. Over time, this worsens congestion, resulting in a vicious cycle that leaves patients more reliant on the medication to help them breathe. Some are even forced to have surgery to address damage caused by chronic swelling, which can leave unsightly scars. According to his wife, Edwards is also passionate about keeping babies and toddlers away from glitter. The substance can mix with the tear film when it gets into their eyes and cause significant irritation, as well as a nasty infection.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I'm married to an ER doctor - he says NEVER take popular medication for a hangover...it can wreck your liver
The wife of an emergency medic has revealed the type of painkiller her husband urges her to avoid on a hangover due to the risk of deadly liver damage. In a video clip posted to Instagram, which has been viewed more than 4 million times, Claire Edwards said she can't 'even look' at paracetamol without her doctor husband 'dropping down from the ceiling like a swat team member'. 'Don't take Tylenol after you've been drinking,' she added. Tylenol is the US brand name for acetaminophen, which is the same medication as paracetamol. According to Harvard Health Publishing, combining alcohol with paracetamol can accentuate the pain reliever's toxic effects on the liver. Instead of paracetamol, experts suggest taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or aspirin to treat a hangover headache. In the clip, Ms Edwards revealed a host of other surprising health 'rules' that her husband swears by—as well as those who thinks are nonsense. For instance, he stressed the importance of folic acid for pregnant women—as it can prevent brain abnormalities in newborns. But, 'when I was pregnant, he really didn't care if I was eating deli meat,' Ms Edwards added. The NHS advises avoiding some types of ready-to-eat meat, like salami, pepperoni and prosciutto, as they are cured rather than cooked, meaning they carry risk of bacterial contamination. Folic acid can be found in certain foods such as leafy green vegetables and fortified breakfast cereals, and helps support the healthy development of a baby's brain, skull and spinal cord during pregnancy. But Dr Edwards says that, for people who are not pregnant, all vitamins, minerals and supplements are a waste of money. 'When I am not pregnant, he calls my vitamin regiment expensive pee, because he says you pee it all out', Ms Edwards said. Scientists have long debated the health benefits of supplements for those who do not have a diagnosed vitamin deficiency. According to Ms Edwards, the doctor is also against her using a decongestant nasal spray, such as Sudafed (or Afrin in the US) for more than two days in a row. She said: 'He can sense if I have been using Afrin for more than two days and that's a big no no too.' Whilst she didn't explain her husband's reasoning for this, experts have recently warned of rising numbers of people becoming hooked on nasal decongestant sprays, which can irritate sensitive blood vessels in the nose, causing swelling. Over time, this worsens congestion, resulting in a vicious cycle that leaves patients more reliant on the medication to help them breathe. Some are even forced to have surgery to address damage caused by chronic swelling, which can leave unsightly scars. According to his wife, Dr Edwards is also passionate about keeping babies and toddlers away from glitter. The substance can mix with the tear film when it gets into their eyes and cause significant irritation, as well as a nasty infection.
