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The claim

paracetamol, a painkiller commonly used to mitigate fever and treat mild to moderate pain, cause liver toxicity

Rating

Excess acetaminophen intake is the leading cause of drug-induced liver injury, one of the most common causes of liver failure.

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Sources and attribution

  1. [original] First Check original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026