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Is Taking Paracetamol Harmful For Liver Function?

Is paracetamol & acetaminophen the same drug? What are the symptoms of liver damage from paracetamol and/or codeine. At times I have taken up to 10 Panadeine Forte a day for severe back pain. is this considered harmful to the liver? I am female, 63 yrs old, weigh 89 kilos, & aprox 5ft 3inches tall. I have Systemic Scleroderma, Type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, diverticulitis, irritable bowel, Scleroderma oesphagitis & reflux,a recent onset of gall bladder problems, have been diagnosed with fatty liver in the past, Fibromyalgia
Rhuematica, Chronic lower back pain, chronic fatigue, Chronic depression, hypertension.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hi.
thank you for posting query at HCM.

Paracetamol at "high doses" is injurious to liver.
however, 1000 to 1500mg (1 to 1.5g/day) will probably be a reasonable dose to treat back pain unless you the pain is severe. In addition, try to avoid "alcohol ingestion" and maintain a healthy diet especially eat green vegetables and fruits.

furthermore, hot water bag and pain ointments maybe used to subside the pain rather taking high doses of paracetamol. Massage equipment for back pain are also available in the market now.

Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited .

hope to answer your concern.
wish you good health.
regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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Is Taking Paracetamol Harmful For Liver Function?

hi. thank you for posting query at HCM. Paracetamol at high doses is injurious to liver. however, 1000 to 1500mg (1 to 1.5g/day) will probably be a reasonable dose to treat back pain unless you the pain is severe. In addition, try to avoid alcohol ingestion and maintain a healthy diet especially eat green vegetables and fruits. furthermore, hot water bag and pain ointments maybe used to subside the pain rather taking high doses of paracetamol. Massage equipment for back pain are also available in the market now. Health professionals aim to diagnose properly and manage patients according to their limited knowledge. Cure is blessed by the ONE who Created us, whose power and knowledge is unlimited . hope to answer your concern. wish you good health. regards, Dr Tayyab Malik