Pharma Experts Warn of Deadly TikTok 'Paracetamol Challenge'

The viral trend encourages teens to ingest dangerous amounts of the painkiller, risking severe liver damage and death.

The 'Paracetamol Challenge' originated in the U.S. and has spread to Belgium and Switzerland, prompting warnings from health officials.
Participants film themselves consuming excessive doses of paracetamol, with the goal of surviving the highest dose possible.
Medical experts highlight that overdosing on paracetamol can lead to irreversible liver damage or death, with symptoms often delayed by 24 to 48 hours.
Pharma Deutschland has called on pharmacies to exercise caution when selling paracetamol to minors, given the trend's risks.
TikTok's community guidelines prohibit dangerous challenges, and related content appears to be actively removed from the platform.