As with any medication, taking paracetamol comes with some warnings (Image: Getty)

The NHS has warned about exercising care when using a widely available painkiller, as it could react dangerously with certain other medicines. Across the UK, countless people depend on non-prescription drugs to manage daily discomfort and minor ailments.

Among the pain relief options available, paracetamol ranks as one of the most frequently used treatments, typically taken for headaches, back pain and colds, among other conditions. Nevertheless, like any medication, using paracetamol carries particular risks.

The NHS has published guidance regarding the safe administration of paracetamol - including which medication combinations ought to be avoided. "Paracetamol is not suitable for some people," the

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