India’s self-medication habit: You are not just treating a headache, you could be harming your liver

A silent health crisis is unfolding in India as self-medication with over-the-counter painkillers, antibiotics, and supplements leads to acute liver failure. Dr. Kavya Harika Dendukuri highlights that paracetamol, NSAIDs, and unregulated supplements are major culprits, often causing irreversible damage before symptoms appear. This widespread practice, fueled by a lack of awareness, puts millions at risk.

By MAITREE BARAL