The claim
Taking paracetamol or other fever-relief medicines can cause kidney and liver damage.
Rating
Misleading. Paracetamol is safe for healthy adults when taken in doses of up to 4g per day for short-term use. Any risks are only associated with overdoses, and injudicious long term use.
Reviewed by First Check ↗ ·
Original fact check ↗PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Research from related reporting says paracetamol is generally safe when used as recommended, but taking too much can cause serious harm, including liver damage. It also reports kidney failure among harms associated with ibuprofen overdose.[S5][S4]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] First Check original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S4] Marketplace sellers breaking the law on the sale of painkillers - Which?
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S5] Paracetamol, explained: The mistakes to avoid, brand myths and how to boost its effect
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026