U.K. reclassifies liquid paracetamol
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency increases the maximum strength of liquid paracetamol, marketed as acetaminophen in the U.S., available for general sale from 2.5 percent to 5 percent for use by adults and children over 12 years of age. Liquid paracetamol preparations previously could only be offered in general sale - the equivalent of OTC in the U.S. - in 2.5 percent solutions and consumers would have to buy 5 percent preparations from a pharmacist, the U.K. agency announces Aug. 21