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	Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature M: MRSA.

Taking Paracetamol For Adults With Other Medicines And Herbal Supplements

NHS medicines information on possible interactions with paracetamol and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.

Cautions with other medicines

It's safe to take paracetamol with most prescription medicines, including antibiotics.

Paracetamol is not suitable for some people. Talk to your doctor if you take:

warfarin, a medicine to prevent blood clots - paracetamol can increase the risk of bleeding if you take it regularly
medicine to treat epilepsy
medicine to treat tuberculosis (TB)

Taking paracetamol with other painkillers

It's safe to take paracetamol with other types of painkiller that do not contain paracetamol, such as ibuprofen, aspirin or codeine.

Do not take paracetamol alongside other medicines that contain paracetamol. If you take 2 different medicines that contain paracetamol, there's a risk of overdose.

Mixing paracetamol with herbal remedies and supplements

Paracetamol is not generally affected by also taking herbal remedies or supplements.

There's not enough information to say whether complementary medicines, herbal remedies and supplements are safe to take with paracetamol. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.

OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature M: MRSA. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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