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The claim

Paracetamol is the most harmful medicine in the world and should be avoided

Original publisher’s rating

Paracetamol is safe when used as directed by medical professionals; risks arise only from overdose or misuse

Reviewed by First Check ↗ ·

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Sources and attribution

  1. [original] First Check original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

Original review: First Check. Structured data compiled by Data Commons under CC BY 4.0. Publisher article content is subject to its own terms.

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