Now where’s the paracetamol

Sick? Stick to panadol, experts advise.

If you’re looking for relief from coronavirus symptoms, take paracetamol rather than ibuprofen, and avoid non-evidence-based treatments being promoted on social media, health experts recommend.

Australian doctors typically treat patients with a fever – one of the key symptoms of COVID-19 – with the painkiller paracetamol, often sold as Panadol.

Paracetamol provides quick relief from symptoms and is relatively safe.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/stick-to-paracetemol-coronavirus-patients-recovering-at-home-told-20200316-p54adt.html

 

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