§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will take steps to restrict the sale of paracetemol and products containing paracetemol to pharmacies only and to require such products carrying health warnings on the labelling.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyNo. I am advised that paracetemol in recommended dosage is not harmful to the normal population. There are limits on the strength and pack size of paracetemol products which may be supplied without the supervision of a pharmacist. The labelling of all such products is required by law to show clearly that they contain paracetemol. The recommended dosage is shown with a warning that it should not be exceeded and that if symptoms persist a doctor should be consulted.