New danger from paracetamol: warning of metabolic acidosis!

New danger from paracetamol: warning of metabolic acidosis!

paracetamol: Caution of new dangerous side effects! The widespread pain reliever, which can be found in almost every household, has now received a new, alarming warning from the Federal Institute for Medicines and Medical Devices (BfArM). In a current analysis it was found that paracetamol can trigger metabolic acidosis. This metabolic disorder leads to a dangerous acidification of the blood, which occurs particularly when overdosing. The symptoms are alarming: nausea, vomiting, fatigue and accelerated breathing can occur, which in particular puts patients with chronic kidney diseases in danger. In order to inform consumers more comprehensively, this risk will be pointed out by all paracetamol-containing medication in the future, as has already been made from OE24 " reports .

Germany is a country in which pain relievers generate sales of sales every year. Statistics show that almost every second in Germany consumes pain relievers at least once a month, while every fourth even does this weekly. Paracetamol is one of the most frequently purchased pain relievers and is often used without sufficient awareness of the potential dangers. Experts warn that the risk of metabolic acidosis increases, especially if the dosage is wrong, since the body produces certain harmful metabolic products in this case. The adaptation of the package insert not only affects pure paracetamol preparations, but also combinations with other active ingredients, such as Image reported .

Affected people who notice signs of metabolic acidosis are urgently advised to seek medical help immediately. In the event of a confirmed diagnosis, patients should be taken away immediately and monitored closely. The dangers of the medication in such a familiar drug may no longer be underestimated in the future!