When you take paracetamol for a fever on an empty stomach, this is what happens to your body.

For even the simplest problems, we Indians rely on paracetamol a bit too much. It is readily available and reasonably priced at a pharmacy. However, there are hazards associated with taking too much paracetamol.According to Dr. Kapil Adwani, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, "because paracetamol is available over-the-counter, people tend to think it's completely harmless." However, the body remembers. Frequent consumption can strain the kidneys, cause hidden liver damage, and possibly alter blood pressure.We frequently attempt self-medication by using medications to address our issues. However, doing so may harm our bodies in the long run. After speaking with the health expert, Indianexpress.com learned what occurs if you take paracetamol during a fever on an empty stomach:Since its absorption into the system is accelerated when food is not present, taking paracetamol for a fever on an empty stomach is generally thought to be safe and may produce faster symptom alleviation.

Even though the liver is primarily responsible for processing paracetamol, taking it on an empty stomach does not increase the risk of liver strain when taken as prescribed and does not cause the gastrointestinal irritation that is sometimes linked to NSAIDs like ibuprofen, he clarified.Dr. Adwani claims that many health organizations and medical professionals, including the NHS in the UK, support taking paracetamol on an empty stomach because of its gentle effect on the stomach lining and the benefit of quickly reducing fever and pain in emergency situations.However, he cautioned that those who are prone to nausea may choose to take it with food for comfort.