THE NSW Poisons Information Centre has recorded a ten-fold increase in calls about dosing errors relating to new combination paracetamol-ibuprofen pain relievers over the last 12 months.
Brands involved are Nuromol and Maxigesic, with common mistakes including adults accidentally exceeding the recommended dose by taking two tablets.
In most cases outcomes have not been serious, with just one patient referred to hospital.
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