Paracetamol not recommended for teenagers post Covaxin jab: Bharat Biotech
"We have received feedback that certain immunisation centres are recommending taking 3 paracetamol 500 mg tablets along with Covaxin for children. No paracetamol or painkillers are recommended after being vaccinated with Covaxin," the Hyderabad-based company said.
With no morphine, 25 million die in pain each year: Report
Of the 172 countries studied, 25 had essentially no morphine, while a further 15 had enough to meet less than one per cent of pain relief requirements.
Oct 15, 2017, 18:36 PM IST
Want to get rid of knee pain? Try this new chili-extract painkiller!
Chronic knee pain can become a nuisance, if proper care and appropriate treatment are not taken timely.
Jun 15, 2017, 23:20 PM IST
Forget paracetamol, beer may be a better painkiller!
The findings suggest that alcohol is an effective analgesic that delivers clinically-relevant reductions in ratings of pain intensity, researchers said.
May 01, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
Venomous marine snail may provide potent painkiller: Study
The medical community is in need of alternative therapies that do not rely on the opioid pathways to relieve pain.
Feb 21, 2017, 17:26 PM IST
Paracetamol `ineffective` in relieving arthritis pain
If you have arthritis, a new study suggests there's no point in taking paracetamol, the active ingredient in a large number of over-the-counter painkillers.
Mar 18, 2016, 10:46 AM IST
Common painkiller with anti-cancer properties identified
Diclofenac - a well-known cost-effective painkiller - has the potential to cut down the risk of post-surgical spread of cancer.
Jan 12, 2016, 14:48 PM IST
Codeine-containing cough drugs putting you at risk
Doctors have issued a warning about over-the-counter cough medicines that contain codeine after a girl overdosed.
Dec 23, 2015, 13:52 PM IST
