§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has(a) to encourage the use of protected paracetamol and (b) to discourage the use of paracetamol products that do not include methodine. [7840]
§ Mr. MaloneThere are no plans. Paracetamol is a safe and effective pain killer when used at the recommended dose. Paracetamol-methionine combinations have been assessed by the Medicines Control Agency and are authorised for sale from pharmacies. They may be preferred where there is a risk of an overdose.